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This second edition of Jessica Utts' popular book develops statistical literacy and critical thinking through real-world applications, with an emphasis on ideas, not calculations. Utts focuses on two central concepts--uncertainty and data. Ideas are introduced in interesting applied and real contexts, without using an abundance of technicalities and calculations which only serve to confuse students.
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About the Author
Jessica M. Utts is interested in applying statistics to issues of public interest and in educating students and others to be critical consumers of statistical information. Her research has focused on applications ranging from parapsychology to the impacts of transportation on air quality. In the area of statistics education, Professor Utts is the co-author of MIND ON STATISTICS (2nd Edition, 2004, Duxbury Press). She is also the Editor-in-Chief for CYBERSTATS, a Web-based statistics course currently being used in classrooms across the United States. A recipient of two distinguished teaching awards, she frequently presents lectures and workshops on innovative methods for teaching statistics. She was a member of the College Board's Advanced Placement Statistics Development Committee from 1996-2002, serving as Chair from 1999-2002. Professor Utts has appeared on numerous television programs, including ABC's "20/20," "Nightline," "Larry King Live" and "CNN Morning News," discussing topics ranging from parapsychology to luck and lotteries. She has also served on numerous panels and advisory boards in government and industry. She is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. This 2nd edition of Jessica Utts' book develops statistical literacy and critical thinking through real-world applications, with an emphasis on ideas, not calculations. Utts focuses on two central concepts - uncertainty and data. Ideas are introduced in interesting applied and real contexts, without using an abundance of technicalities and calculations which only serve to confuse students. The book's 26 chapters allow for a variety of coverage and cohesive lectures. Seller Inventory # 00109166594
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Seeing through Statistics
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Paperback. Condition: Good. This 2nd edition of Jessica Utts' book develops statistical literacy and critical thinking through real-world applications, with an emphasis on ideas, not calculations. Utts focuses on two central concepts - uncertainty and data. Ideas are introduced in interesting applied and real contexts, without using an abundance of technicalities and calculations which only serve to confuse students. The book's 26 chapters allow for a variety of coverage and cohesive lectures. Seller Inventory # 00110619183
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Seeing through Statistics
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This 2nd edition of Jessica Utts' book develops statistical literacy and critical thinking through real-world applications, with an emphasis on ideas, not calculations. Utts focuses on two central concepts - uncertainty and data. Ideas are introduced in interesting applied and real contexts, without using an abundance of technicalities and calculations which only serve to confuse students. The book's 26 chapters allow for a variety of coverage and cohesive lectures. Seller Inventory # CIN0534357865VG
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Paperback. Condition: Good. This 2nd edition of Jessica Utts' book develops statistical literacy and critical thinking through real-world applications, with an emphasis on ideas, not calculations. Utts focuses on two central concepts - uncertainty and data. Ideas are introduced in interesting applied and real contexts, without using an abundance of technicalities and calculations which only serve to confuse students. The book's 26 chapters allow for a variety of coverage and cohesive lectures. Seller Inventory # CIN0534357865G
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Seeing through Statistics
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This 2nd edition of Jessica Utts' book develops statistical literacy and critical thinking through real-world applications, with an emphasis on ideas, not calculations. Utts focuses on two central concepts - uncertainty and data. Ideas are introduced in interesting applied and real contexts, without using an abundance of technicalities and calculations which only serve to confuse students. The book's 26 chapters allow for a variety of coverage and cohesive lectures. Seller Inventory # CIN0534357865VG
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Seeing through Statistics
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. This 2nd edition of Jessica Utts' book develops statistical literacy and critical thinking through real-world applications, with an emphasis on ideas, not calculations. Utts focuses on two central concepts - uncertainty and data. Ideas are introduced in interesting applied and real contexts, without using an abundance of technicalities and calculations which only serve to confuse students. The book's 26 chapters allow for a variety of coverage and cohesive lectures. Seller Inventory # CIN0534357865A
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