Elementary Statistics : Picturing the World

by Larson, Ron; Farber, Betsy

• ISBN13: 9780132424332
• ISBN10: 0132424339
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780131862401, 9780134683416
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover w/CD
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• More Book Details

About This Book

Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World, 4th Edition

ISBN: 9780132424332

Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World is a comprehensive textbook designed for students who need a solid foundation in statistics. This book is perfect for those who learn best by "doing," with a strong visual and graphical emphasis. The fourth edition has been updated to place increased emphasis on the interpretation of results and critical thinking, reflecting the GAISE (Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education) recommendations.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students in introductory statistics courses at the high school and college levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding basic statistical concepts, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of statistical principles.

History and Editions

The fourth edition of Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World has been around since 2008. This edition includes numerous updates and revisions that enhance the learning experience. The book's approach has been refined over the years to better meet the needs of students, incorporating more examples and exercises that help students apply statistical concepts in real-world scenarios.

Author and Other Works

Ron Larson and Betsy Farber are the authors of Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World. Ron Larson is known for his ability to explain complex statistical concepts clearly and simply, making the subject accessible to a wide range of learners. Betsy Farber brings her expertise in statistics to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780132424332
• eTextbook: Not available (as of the last update)
• Other Editions: The third edition is available through some retailers, but it is not as updated as the fourth edition.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 2008
• Number of Pages: 792 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Third Edition: Available through some retailers, but it is not as updated as the fourth edition.

Related ISBNs:

• Third Edition: ISBN-13: 9780131875256

Additional Resources

For additional support, students can find answers to chapter exercises and detailed information on the book's concepts on platforms like Quizlet. The book also includes a CD with supplementary materials, which can be useful for students looking to reinforce their understanding of statistical concepts.

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This information should provide a clear and accurate overview of the book, making it easier for students and parents to understand the value and utility of Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World, 4th Edition.

Table of Contents

(Note: Each chapter begins with Where You've Been and Where You're Going sections and concludes with Uses and Abuses, Chapter Summary, Review Exercises, Chapter Quiz, Real Statistics-Real Decisions Putting it all Together, and Technology sections.)

Introduction to Statistics

An Overview of Statistics

Data Classification

Case Study: Rating Television Shows in the United States

Experimental Design

Descriptive Statistics

Frequency Distributions and Their Graphs

More Graphs and Displays

Measures of Central Tendency

Measures of Variation

Case Study: Earnings of Athletes

Measures of Position

Probability

Basic Concepts of Probability

Conditional Probability and the Multiplication Rule

The Addition Rule

Case Study: Probability and Parking Lot Strategies

Additional Topics in Probability and Counting

Discrete Probability Distributions

Probability Distributions

Binomial Distributions

Case Study: Binomial Distribution of Airplane Accidents

More Discrete Probability Distributions

Normal Probability Distributions

Introduction to Normal Distributions and the Standard Normal Distribution

Normal Distributions: Finding Probabilities

Normal Distributions: Finding Values.Case Study: Birth Weights in America

Sampling Distributions and The Central Limit Theorem

Normal Approximations to Binomial Distributions

Confidence Intervals

Confidence Intervals for the Mean (Large Samples)

Case Study: Shoulder Heights of Appalachian Black Bears

Confidence Intervals for the Mean (Small Samples)

Confidence Intervals for Population Proportions

Confidence Intervals for Variance and Standard Deviation

Hypothesis Testing with One Sample

Introduction to Hypothesis Testing

Hypothesis Testing for the Mean (Large Samples)

Case Study: Human Body Temperature: What's Normal? Hypothesis Testing for the Mean (Small Samples)

Hypothesis Testing for Proportions

Hypothesis Testing for the Variance and Standard Deviation

Hypothesis Testing with Two Samples

Testing the Difference Between Means (Large Independent Samples)

Case Study: Oatbran and Cholesterol Level

Testing the Difference Between Means (Small Independent Samples)

Testing the Difference Between Means (Dependent Samples)

Testing the Difference Between Proportions

Correlation and Regression

Correlation

Linear Regression

Case Study: Correlation of Body Measurements

Measures of Regression and Prediction Intervals

Multiple Regression

Chi-Square Tests and the F-Distribution

Goodness of Fit

Independence

Case Study: Traffic Safety Facts

Comparing Two Variances

Analysis of Variance

Nonparametric Tests

The Sign Test

The Wilcoxon Tests

Case Study: Health and Nutrition

The Kruskal-Wallis Test

Rank Correlation

Runs Test

Alternative Presentation of the Standard Normal Distribution

Standard Normal Distribution Table (0-to-z)

Alternate Presentation of the Standard Normal Distribution

Tables

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