Elementary Statistics

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For courses in Introductory Statistics (algebra-based). Describing the world through statistics Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World makes statistics approachable with stepped-out instruction, extensive real-life examples and exercises, and a design that fits content to each page to make the material more digestible. Its combination of theory, teaching and learning aids, and design helps students understand concepts and use statistics to describe and think about the world. Learn more in the preface. Hallmark features of this title Technology tips show how to use Minitab, Excel, the TI-84 Plus and StatCrunch® to solve a problem. Chapter Technology Projects show how technology is used for large data sets or real-life questions. Real Statistics-Real Decisions: Putting It All Together encourages students to think critically and make informed decisions about data. Exercises guide students from interpretation to drawing conclusions. Representative range of authentic, accessible applications reflects the majors of students taking the course. Chapter Case Studies use actual data and pose questions that illustrate important concepts. Review and assessment features include Chapter Summary, Review Exercises, Quiz and Test for each chapter, plus Cumulative Reviews. New and updated features of this title Updated "Where You've Been and Where You're Going" begins each chapter with a two-page visual description of a real-life problem. Where You've Been connects the chapter to topics learned in earlier chapters; Where You're Going overviews the chapter. Updated "Uses and Abuses: Stati…

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Ron Larson

1941