Statistics: A First Course - Hardcover

Freund, John E.; Simon, Gary A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0138445230 ISBN 13: 9780138445232

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1991

Synopsis

Aiming to balance theory and applications, this work discusses both the merits and shortcomings of the most widely used statistical techniques and offers a five-step treatment of tests of hypotheses.

About this title

From the Publisher

The objective of Statistics: A First Course, Sixth Edition, is to lay a foundation in statistics early in a student's academic career. With the Sixth Edition, Freund and Simon have enhanced the level of mathematical precision of previous editions without complicating the overall presentation of the text.

From the Back Cover

The objective of Statistics is to provide a foundation in statistics. The book presents statistics at a level that is appropriate and interesting, reflected in its organization, the language used, its format and notation, and the examples used. Its high level of mathematical precision has been enhanced without complicating the presentation. Examples are found near related sections for enhanced correlation and cohesion, while review sections are designed to reinforce connections outside the context of a particular section or chapter. The book highlights important formulas, definitions, and rules in colored boxes for quick and easy reference. It also impresses upon the reader that statistical software will facilitate the techniques discussed within the book, and it is illustrated throughout with computer output. Finally, the book makes no attempt to avoid controversy, exposing readers to the weaknesses of statistical techniques along with strengths. The seventh edition of Statistics: A First Course has been revised to include substantial changes in content, organization, language, notation, and format, as well as a large number of new and revised exercises. This edition also introduces the graphing calculator, which can be used to supplement or, in many cases, substitute for a computer. An important resource for every professional who responsibilities encompass statistics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0138445230
• ISBN 13: 9780138445232
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 608