An Introduction to Statistics
Short Description:
Significant Statistics: An Introduction to Statistics was adapted and original content added by John Morgan Russell. It is adapted from content published by OpenStax Introductory Statistics, OpenIntro Statistics, and Introductory Statistics for the Life and Biomedical Sciences. NewParaNote to instructors: This book is undergoing active peer review and copyediting. It may change. Please complete this form https://bit.ly/stat-interest to be notified of the status of the book.NewParaSignificant Statistics: An Introduction to Statistics is intended for the one-semester introduction to statistics course for students who are not mathematics or engineering majors. It focuses on the interpretation of statistical results, especially in real world settings, and assumes that students have an understanding of intermediate algebra. In addition to end of section practice and homework sets, examples of each topic are explained step-by-step throughout the text and followed by a 'Your Turn' problem that is designed as extra practice for students. NewParaInstructors reviewing, adopting, or adapting this textbook, please help us understand your use by filling out this form: https://bit.ly/stat-interest.
Long Description:
Significant Statistics: An Introduction to Statistics is intended for the one-semester introduction to statistics course for students who are not mathematics or engineering majors. It focuses on the interpretation of statistical results, especially in real world settings, and assumes that students have an understanding of intermediate algebra. In addition to end of section practice and homework sets, examples of each topic are explained step-by-step throughout the text and followed by a ‘Your Turn’ problem that is designed as extra practice for students.
Word Count: 275456
ISBN: 978-1-949373-37-0
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- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Statistics and Probability
- Material Type:
- Textbook
- Provider:
- Virginia Tech
- Author:
- Anita Walz
- Barbara Illowsky
- Christopher D. Barr
- David Diez
- David Harrington
- John Morgan Russell
- Julie Vu
- Mine Cetinkaya-Rundel
- Susan Dean
- Date Added:
- 01/11/2021