Introductory Statistics [with MyStatLab & eText Access Code]

by Robert Gould, Colleen N. Ryan

We live in a data-driven world, and this is a book about understanding and working with that data. In order to be informed citizens, authors Rob Gould and Colleen Ryan believe that learning statistics extends beyond the classroom to an essential life skill. They teach students of all math backgrounds how to think about data, how to reason using data, and how to make decisions based on data.

With a clear, unintimidating writing style and carefully chosen pedagogy, Introductory Statistics: Exploring the World through Data makes data analysis accessible to all students. Guided Exercises support students by building their confidence as they learn to solve problems. Snapshots summarize statistical procedures and concepts for convenient studying. While this text assumes the use of statistical software, formulas are presented as an aid to understanding the concepts rather than the focus of study. Check Your Tech features demonstrate how students will get the same numerical value by-hand as when using statistical software.

9998 pages, Unbound

First published December 27, 2011

Reviews

[Sheshank Joshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book is good, it is a gentle introduction to statistics. I just needed it to revise concepts. It serves as a good starting point because there are a plethora of examples to make you understand the concepts. But, I came from a book that was much more technical than this, but that book was not that much concrete so it missed a lot of points that was covered by this book.
I think author could do a better job if there is a clear distinction or some kind of margin between subject matter and examples. Often examples are discussed while dealing with subject matter, which confuses and lacks the abstraction required for a subject point to hit the target.

[Emily]

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