Understanding Basic Statistics

A thorough and approachable solution that demonstrates the varied links between statistics and real-world applications. Addresses the growing importance of developing students' critical-thinking and statistical-literacy skills by introducing new features and exercises throughout the chapters. Covers, but does not require, use of of the graphing calculator, Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS.

Charles Brase has more than 30 years of full-time teaching experience in mathematics and statistics. He taught at the University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus, for several years and at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, for more than 28 years. Dr. Brase received the Excellence in Teaching award from the University of Hawaii and the Faculty Member of the Year award from Regis University on two occasions. He earned degrees from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and he holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in mathematics and a B.A. in physics.

Corrinne Pellillo Brase has taught at Hawaii Pacific College; Honolulu Community College; and Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado. She was also involved in the mathematics component of an equal opportunity program at the University of Colorado. Professor Brase received the Faculty of the Year award from Arapahoe Community College. She earned her degrees from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and she holds an M.A. and a B.A. in mathematics.