Introductory Statistics by OpenStax

by Barbara Illowsky, Susan Dean

This book is available for free at http://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/...

Introductory Statistics follows the scope and sequence of a one-semester, introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. This text assumes students have been exposed to intermediate algebra, and it focuses on the applications of statistical knowledge rather than the theory behind it. The foundation of this textbook is Collaborative Statistics, by Barbara Illowsky and Susan Dean, which has been widely adopted. Introductory Statistics includes innovations in art, terminology, and practical applications, all with a goal of increasing relevance and accessibility for students. We strove to make the discipline meaningful and memorable, so that students can draw a working knowledge from it that will enrich their future studies and help them make sense of the world around them. The text also includes Collaborative Exercises, integration with TI-83,83+,84+ Calculators, technology integration problems, and statistics labs.

Genres: Textbooks

911 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2013

Reviews

[alexis peat]

i’m counting this as a book read,,,, sue me!!!!

[James]

Introductory Statistics follows the scope and sequence of a one-semester, introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. This text assumes students have been exposed to intermediate algebra, and it focuses on the applications of statistical knowledge rather than the theory behind it. The foundation of this textbook is Collaborative Statistics, by Barbara Illowsky and Susan Dean, which has been widely adopted. Introductory Statistics includes innovations in art, terminology, and practical applications, all with a goal of increasing relevance and accessibility for students. We strove to make the discipline meaningful and memorable, so that students can draw a working knowledge from it that will enrich their future studies and help them make sense of the world around them. The text also includes Collaborative Exercises, integration with TI-83,83+,84+ Calculators, technology integration problems, and statistics labs.

[Christopher]

I needed this for my Statistics class last semester since I'm going back to school for a B.S. Information Technology.

[Afnan Alharbi]

Super easy and clear guide for everyone, I refer this book anytime I have difficulty understanding or whenever I need to learn something about statistics.

[Bishoy Romani]

I don't recommend you depend on this book. It is very difficult to go through because of it messy design and very small writing.

- The only positive is that it's FREE.

[Roman]

Messy design and factual errors in text and exercises.

[beijing]

i hate it

[Domas Pitrėnas]

useful book for studies, first book I read on the topic of statistics.

[Donna]

OMG...what a nightmare!! Yes, it's a textbook & not pleasure reading, unless you're a math geek. I have never understood a textbook that gives you a variety of examples & practice problems w/o solutions. This is no exception. I would have loved to have done extra work but having to run to my prof for the answers ended up being exhausting. Another drawback was some of the formulas given were way more complicated that the way the prof ended up having do them. Also exhausting.

[Gary]

One of the most difficult textbooks I've ever read. The information might be fantastic, but I'll never know because the design and layout is abominable.

[Linda Shepherd]

Explains concepts extremely well. Too many errors in the text and the solutions.