Introductory Statistics

Material Information

Title:
Introductory Statistics
Creator:
Illowsky, Barbara
Dean, Susan
Publisher:
OpenStax
Publication Date:
Copyright Date:
2013

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Summary:
Introductory Statistics follows scope and sequence requirements of a one-semester introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. The text assumes some knowledge of intermediate algebra and focuses on statistics application over theory. Introductory Statistics includes innovative practical applications that make the text relevant and accessible, as well as collaborative exercises, technology integration problems, and statistics labs. - OpenStax ( ,,,, )
Scope and Content:
1 Sampling and Data 2 Descriptive Statistics 3 Probability Topics 4 Discrete Random Variables 5 Continuous Random Variables 6 The Normal Distribution 7 The Central Limit Theorem 8 Confidence Intervals 9 Hypothesis Testing with One Sample 10 Hypothesis Testing with Two Samples 11 The Chi-Square Distribution 12 Linear Regression and Correlation 13 F Distribution and One-Way ANOVA A | Review Exercises (Ch 3-13) B | Practice Tests (1-4) and Final Exams C | Data Sets D | Group and Partner Projects E | Solution Sheets F | Mathematical Phrases, Symbols, and Formulas G | Notes for the TI-83, 83+, 84, 84+ Calculators H | Tables Index

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Rice University
Holding Location:
OpenStax
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