Intro. to Stats. & Data Analysis, Updated Media Ed. (w/StatisticsNOW™, InfoTrac 2-Sem., Pers. Tutor, iLrn™ Homework Student Version, Internet Companion 2-Sem. PAC),9780495109662

Intro. to Stats. & Data Analysis, Updated Media Ed. (w/StatisticsNOW™, InfoTrac 2-Sem., Pers. Tutor, iLrn™ Homework Student Version, Internet Companion 2-Sem. PAC)

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780495109662
ISBN10: 0495109665
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2005-12-22
Publisher(s): Duxbury Press
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Summary

Roxy Peck, Chris Olsen and Jay Devore's new edition uses real data and attention-grabbing examples to introduce students to the study of statistical output and methods of data analysis. Based on the best-selling STATISTICS: THE EXPLORATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA, Fifth Edition, this new INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS, Second Edition integrates coverage of the graphing calculator and includes expanded coverage of probability. Traditional in structure yet modern in approach, this text guides students through an intuition-based learning process that stresses interpretation and communication of statistical information. Conceptual comprehension is cemented by the simplicity of notation--frequently substituting words for symbols. Simple notation helps students grasp concepts. Hands-on activities and Seeing Statistics applets in each chapter allow students to practice statistics firsthand.

Table of Contents

Preface xv
The Role of Statistics
1(24)
Three Reasons to Study Statistics
1(4)
The Nature and Role of Variability
5(3)
Statistics and Data Analysis
8(2)
Types of Data and Some Simple Graphical Displays
10(15)
Activity 1.1: Head Sizes: Understanding Variability
20(1)
Activity 1.2: Estimating Sizes
21(4)
The Data Analysis Process and Collecting Data Sensibly
25(54)
The Data Analysis Process
25(3)
Sampling
28(11)
Statistical Studies: Observation and Experimentation
39(4)
Simple Comparative Experiments
43(10)
More on Experimental Design
53(5)
More on Observational Studies: Designing Surveys (Optional)
58(8)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
66(13)
Activity 2.1: Designing a Sampling Plan
68(1)
Activity 2.2: An Experiment to Test for the Stroop Effect
68(3)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
71(8)
Graphical Methods for Describing Data
79(72)
Displaying Categorical Data: Comparative Bar Charts and Pie Charts
79(13)
Displaying Numerical Data: Stem-and-Leaf Displays
92(7)
Displaying Numerical Data: Frequency Distributions and Histograms
99(21)
Displaying Bivariate Numerical Data
120(11)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
131(20)
Activity 3.1: Locating States
139(1)
Activity 3.2: Bean Counters!
140(4)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
144(7)
Numerical Methods for Describing Data
151(50)
Describing the Center of a Data Set
152(10)
Describing Variability in a Data Set
162(10)
Summarizing a Data Set: Boxplots
172(6)
Interpreting Center and Variability: Chebyshev's Rule, the Empirical Rule, and z Scores
178(9)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
187(14)
Activity 4.1: Collecting and Summarizing Numerical Data
191(1)
Activity 4.2: Boxplot Shapes
192(4)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
196(5)
Summarizing Bivariate Data
201(70)
Correlation
201(12)
Linear Regression: Fitting a Line to Bivariate Data
213(11)
Assessing the Fit of a Line
224(15)
Nonlinear Relationships and Transformations
239(16)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
255(16)
Activity 5.1: Exploring Correlation and Regression Technology Activity (Applets)
258(1)
Activity 5.2: Age and Flexibility
259(4)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
263(8)
Probability
271(80)
Chance Experiments and Events
271(9)
Definition of Probability
280(8)
Basic Properties of Probability
288(7)
Conditional Probability
295(10)
Independence
305(10)
Some General Probability Rules
315(12)
Estimating Probabilities Empirically and Using Simulation
327(24)
Activity 6.1: Kisses
339(1)
Activity 6.2: A Crisis for European Sports Fans?
340(1)
Activity 6.3: The ``Hot Hand'' in Basketball
340(4)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
344(7)
Random Variables and Probability Distributions
351(90)
Random Variables
352(3)
Probability Distributions for Discrete Random Variables
355(6)
Probability Distributions for Continuous Random Variables
361(5)
Mean and Standard Deviation of a Random Variable
366(14)
The Binomial and Geometric Distributions
380(12)
Normal Distributions
392(17)
Checking for Normality and Normalizing Transformations
409(11)
Using the Normal Distribution to Approximate a Discrete Distribution
420(21)
Activity 7.1: Rotten Eggs?
424(5)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
429(12)
Sampling Variability and Sampling Distributions
441(34)
Statistics and Sampling Variability
442(9)
The Sampling Distribution of a Sample Mean
451(10)
The Sampling Distribution of a Sample Proportion
461(14)
Activity 8.1: Do Students Who Take the SATs Multiple Times Have an Advantage in College Admissions?
467(3)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
470(5)
Estimation Using a Single Sample
475(46)
Point Estimation
475(7)
Large-Sample Confidence Interval for a Population Proportion
482(13)
Confidence Interval for a Population Mean
495(13)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
508(13)
Activity 9.1: Getting a Feel for Confidence Level
513(1)
Activity 9.2: An Alternative Confidence Interval for a Population Proportion
514(4)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
518(3)
Hypothesis Testing Using a Single Sample
521(54)
Hypotheses and Test Procedures
522(4)
Errors in Hypothesis Testing
526(6)
Large-Sample Hypothesis Tests for a Population Proportion
532(13)
Hypothesis Tests for a Population Mean
545(11)
Power and the Probability of Type II Error
556(10)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
566(9)
Activity 10.1: Comparing the t and z Distributions
568(4)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
572(3)
Comparing Two Populations or Treatments
575(62)
Inferences Concerning the Difference Between Two Population or Treatment Means Using Independent Samples
575(20)
Inferences Concerning the Difference Between Two Population or Treatment Means Using Paired Samples
595(11)
Large-Sample Inferences Concerning a Difference Between Two Population or Treatment Proportions
606(9)
Distribution-Free Procedures for Inferences About a Difference Between Two Population or Treatment Means Using Independent Samples (Optional)
615(8)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
623(14)
Activity 11.1: Helium-Filled Footballs?
625(1)
Activity 11.2: Thinking About Data Collection
626(6)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
632(5)
The Analysis of Categorical Data and Goodness-of-Fit Tests
637(38)
Chi-Square Tests for Univariate Categorical Data
637(9)
Tests for Homogeneity and Independence in a Two-Way Table
646(17)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
663(12)
Activity 12.1: Pick a Number, Any Number . . .
666(1)
Activity 12.2: Color and Perceived Taste
666(4)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
670(5)
Simple Linear Regression and Correlation: Inferential Methods
675(56)
The Simple Linear Regression Model
675(13)
Inferences About the Slope of the Population Regression Line
688(10)
Checking Model Adequacy
698(11)
Inferences Based on the Estimated Regression Line (Optional)
709(8)
Inferences About the Population Correlation Coefficient (Optional)
717(4)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
721(10)
Activity 13.1: Are Tall Women from ``Big'' Families?
722(7)
Graphing Calculator Explorations
729(2)
Multiple Regression Analysis
731(60)
Multiple Regression Models
732(12)
Fitting a Model and Assessing Its Utility
744(15)
Inferences Based on an Estimated Model
759(12)
Other Issues in Multiple Regression
771(12)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
783(8)
Activity 14.1: Exploring the Relationship Between Number of Predictors and Sample Size
784(7)
Analysis of Variance
791(54)
Single-Factor ANOVA and the F Test
791(14)
Multiple Comparisons
805(7)
The F Test for a Randomized Block Experiment
812(9)
Two-Factor ANOVA
821(12)
Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
833(12)
Activity 15.1: Exploring Single-Factor ANOVA
835(3)
Appendix: ANOVA Computations
838(4)
Graphing Calculator Exploration
842(3)
Appendix: Statistical Tables 845(24)
Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises 869(10)
Index 879

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