Interactive Statistics

This text encourages hands-on exploration of statistical concepts so that students take an active part in the learning process. With a strong emphasis on data analysis, the book seeks to make students better consumers of statistics, and to give them the skills to design and execute experiments in an undergraduate research class. Statistical concepts are presented and reinforced with activities - to be done in small groups or individually - that make the concepts clear.

This volume takes a hands-on approach to the introduction of basic statistical methods, using a highly interactive method. Readers are taught to ask "why" and think like a statistician to find the logical solution. With its strong emphasis on data analysis, the book gives readers the skills to understand and interpret a variety of statistical results. Provides an overview of the basic components of decision-making and using statistical ideas. Helps readers master the language of statistics, the importance of a p-value, and the meaning of statistical significance. Includes coverage of current topics such as power of the test and effect size, bootstrap, and blocking designs in experiments. Usesexamples frombusiness, sports, economics, and more to address a wide range of interests. Includes chapter-ending TI Quick Steps for using calculators to enter, manipulate, and plot data. For anyone interested in learning more about statistics.