内容説明
Written for consumers rather than producers of statistical information this book draws on students' intuition and common sense when developing important concepts, and captures their attention through the use of interesting quotes and humorous situations. The book presents essential topics in statistics in a relaxed and informal way without omitting important topics. It is a common sense book with integrated examples throughout to help students apply material to today's world. And the mathematical demands are modest - making the book appropriate for a wide range of students.
目次
Part I: Descriptive Statistics. Let's Get Started. Liars, and a Few Statisticians. Statistical Description: Frequency Distributions and Measures of Central Tendency Statists. Statistical Description: Measures of Dispersion and Skewness. Part II: Sampling in Theory and Practice. Probability and Probability Distributions. Sampling Concepts. Estimating Means and Percentages. Testing Hypotheses and Making Decisions: One-Sample Procedures. Testing Hypotheses and Making Decisions: Two-Sample Procedures. Comparison of Three or More Sample Means: Analysis of Variance. Comparison of Several Sample Percentages: Chi-Square Analysis. Part III: Coping with Change. Measuring Change: Index Numbers. Forecasting Tools: Time-Series Analysis. Forecasting Tools: Simple Linear Regression and Correlation. Part IV: Concluding Topics. Nonparametric Statistical Methods. Where Do We Go From Here?
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