Elementary Statistics A Modern Approach 2003 Ed

New edition of a beginning statistics text for students whose mathematical background is limited to basic algebra. Bluman (Community College of Allegheny County) uses a nontheoretical approach in which concepts are explained intuitively and are supported by examples. There are no formal proofs, and the applications include problems from business, economics, health, medicine, science, engineering, social science, education, and topics of general interest. Each of the eight chapters begins with an outline and a list of learning objectives. Contains a removable foldout of important formulas. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

This solid text presents ideas and concepts more clearly for students who have little or no background in statistics. The Twelveth Edition retains all the elements and style that educators nationwide have come to expect-- clear prose, excellent problems and precise presentation of mathematics involved-- while eliminating some of the computational drudgery.

This book is intended for use in a first course in Statistics. There is a systematic academic approach in "Modern Elementary Statistics". Its emphasis is on introduction to meaningful, well-established statistical techniques. The future would be medical doctor, business executive, scientist, teacher, or other professional specialist must comprehend and be skillful in the application of baisc statistical tools and methodology. The student's knowledge is greatly enhanced by repeated exposure to statistical exercises.

Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version with Interactive CD-ROM, second edition, is non-theoretical, explaining concepts intuitively and teaching problem solving through worked examples and step-by-step instructions. The book is a condensed version of the widely used Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach, 4th Edition., and offers instructors an effective solution to teaching the fundamentals of statistics within a more limited time frame. The book also contains numerous "Technology Step by Step" sections, providing examples of Excel, MINITAB, and TI-83+ Calculator technologies. A data disk is provided with the text, to save students' time and prevent data entry errors. The text is also available packaged with ALEKS for Statistics at a significant discount.

This book is intended for use in a first course in Statistics. There is a systematic academic approach in "Modern Elementary Statistics". Its emphasis is on introduction to meaningful, well-established statistical techniques. The future would be medical doctor, business executive, scientist, teacher, or other professional specialist must comprehend and be skillful in the application of baisc statistical tools and methodology. The student's knowledge is greatly enhanced by repeated exposure to statistical exercises.

Frequency distributions; Measures of location; Measures of variation and further descriptions; Basic theory; Statistical inference; Statistical tables.