Elementary Statistics A Step By Step Approach

Disk contains: Data sets (Excel and plain test files for Windows).

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.

Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach was written as an aid in the beginning statistics course to students whose mathematical background is limited to basic algebra. The book follows a nontheoretical approach without formal proofs, explaining concepts intuitively and supporting them with abundant examples. The applications span a broad range of topics certain to appeal to the interests of students of diverse backgrounds, and they include problems in business, sports, health, architecture, education, entertainment, political science, psychology, history, criminal justice, the environment, transportation, physical sciences, demographics, eating habits, and travel and leisure. Includes print student edition

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.