Intro Stats
Intro Stats by Richard D. De Veaux, published by Pearson/Addison-Wesley in 2009, is the third edition of a comprehensive text that emphasizes statistical thinking and modern practices in statistics. This edition features 767 pages of content designed to engage students through a fun, conversational writing style and real, up-to-date data. Each chapter begins with an example, which is then analyzed to introduce new concepts, ensuring that students develop consistent statistical thinking throughout their studies.
Readers will find a variety of innovative features, including the Think/Show/Tell examples that present new data and discussions, as well as For Example sections that illustrate concepts with brief, worked examples. The text covers all material typical in a one-semester statistics course, with additional chapters on analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multiple regression available on the included DVD-ROM. The book aligns with the recommendations of the ASA-endorsed GAISE Report, making it a valuable resource for those interested in mathematics, probability, and statistics.
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Intro Stats, Third Edition extends the teaching innovations pioneered in the DeVeaux/Velleman/Bock books. Its focus on statistical thinking and modern practice are evident throughout. Each chapter opens with an example-and the data from that example are then displayed and analyzed to introduce new concepts. Graphics and summaries introduced in early chapters are used throughout the book, helping students become consistent statistical thinkers.
Intro Stats, Third Edition has a fun, conversational writing style, real up-to-date data, hundreds of examples based on current events, and short, accessible chapters. The innovative Think/Show/Tell examples, pioneered in the first edition, now present new data and discussions. The new For Example sections illustrate each new concept or method with a brief, worked example.
This text covers all material typical in a one-semester statistics course, with supplemental chapters on analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multiple regression included on the book’s DVD-ROM. The text maintains its commitment to the recommendations of the ASA-endorsed GAISE (Guidelines for Assessment for Instruction in Statistical Education) Report.
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