Introduction to Probability and Statistics - Softcover

Mendenhall; Beaver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534615945 ISBN 13: 9780534615949

Publisher: Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2006

Synopsis

Used by hundreds of thousands of students, market-leading INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS, Thirteenth Edition, blends proven coverage with new innovations to ensure you gain a solid understanding of statistical concepts--and see their relevance to your everyday life. The new thirteenth edition retains the text's straightforward presentation and traditional outline for descriptive and inferential statistics while incorporating modern technology--including computational software and interactive visual tools--to help you master statistical reasoning and skillfully interpret statistical results. Exciting learning tools like MyPersonal Trainer, MyApplet, and MyTip ensure that you thoroughly understand chapter material and give you hands-on experience putting it into action. Drawing from decades of classroom teaching experience, the authors clearly illustrate how to apply statistical procedures as they explain how to describe real sets of data, what statistical tests mean in terms of practical application, how to evaluate the validity of the assumptions behind statistical tests, and what to do when statistical assumptions have been violated. Statistics can be an intimidating course, but with this text you will be well prepared. With its thorough explanations, insightful examples, practical exercises, and innovative technology features, INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS, Thirteenth Edition, equips you with a firm foundation in statistical concepts, as well as the tools to apply them to the world around you.

About this title

About the Author:

Ph.D., University of Florida

Review:

"This edition represents a significant improvement and modernization of a text which was already the best of its kind. The authors have done a wonderful job, particularly with integrating a computerized statistical tool. I commend them."

"I always felt comfortable with the examples used in the textbook because they are usually real-life data. . . .The Tenth Edition brought a welcome change by adding a few 'feel-at-home' type of problems, which help students' understanding of the concepts they are about to learn at first. This is a great idea. I believe in using examples whose contents are familiar (easy to understand) to students so that they can relate themselves to the problem at hand. . . . I would adopt the textbook upon completion."

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomson Brooks/Cole
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0534615945
• ISBN 13: 9780534615949
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 743
• Editor: BEAVER