The Practice of Statistics (Updated Version)

by Starnes, Daren; Tabor, Josh

• ISBN13: 9781319269296
• ISBN10: 131926929X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781319287573
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781319282301
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2019-12-16
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman
• More Book Details

About This Book

The Practice of Statistics: Updated Version, 6th Edition

The Practice of Statistics is a comprehensive textbook designed for Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics courses. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of statistical concepts and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical AP Statistics courses.

Who Uses It?

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

History and Editions

The 6th edition of The Practice of Statistics has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on statistical methods, data analysis, and statistical argumentation. This edition includes detailed updates to match the new unit structure in the 2019-2020 AP Statistics Course Framework. It also features an extensive set of resources including a robust online homework program, the extensively revised Test Bank, a comprehensive set of videos, and the Teacher’s Edition and Teacher’s Resource Materials.

Author and Other Works

Daren S. Starnes and Josh Tabor are the authors of The Practice of Statistics. Daren Starnes is known for his expertise in AP Statistics and his ability to explain complex statistical concepts clearly and simply. Josh Tabor brings his experience as an AP Statistics teacher to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in statistics, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Data Analysis Approach: It combines a data analysis approach with the power of technology, innovative pedagogy, and an extensive support program.
• Innovative Pedagogy: The book includes over 1600 problems for practice, with each section ending with comprehensive Check Your Understanding exercises.
• Robust Online Resources: The updated edition features a robust online homework program, an extensively revised Test Bank, and a comprehensive set of videos.
• Teacher Support: The Teacher’s Edition and Teacher’s Resource Materials provide teachers with everything they need to reinforce key skills and concepts.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781319269296
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781319283636
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781319538798
• Package Includes Hardcover and Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781319283094

Publication Details

• Publisher: W H Freeman & Co
• Publication Date: 2019
• Number of Pages: 1024
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• 10th Edition: Not available for this specific ISBN, but related ISBNs for other editions can be found through various retailers.

Related ISBNs:

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781319269296
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781319283636
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781319538798
• Package Includes Hardcover and Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781319283094

Note: The provided ISBNs are accurate and specific to the mentioned formats. Additional ISBNs for other formats or editions may be available through various retailers.

Table of Contents

Unit 1: Exploring One-Variable Data
Chapter 1: Data Analysis
Chapter 2: Modeling Distributions of Quantitative Data

Unit 2: Exploring Two-Variable Data 
Chapter 3: Exploring Two-Variable Quantitative Data

Unit 3: Collecting Data
Chapter 4: Collecting Data

Unit 4: Probability, Random Variables, and Probability Distributions
Chapter 5: Probability
Chapter 6: Random Variables and Probability Distributions

Unit 5: Sampling Distributions
Chapter 7: Sampling Distributions

Unit 6: Inference for Categorical Data: Proportions
Chapter 8: Estimating Proportions with Confidence
Chapter 9: Testing Claims about Proportions

Unit 7: Inference for Quantitative Data: Means  
Chapter 10: Estimating Means with Confidence
Chapter 11: Testing Claims about Means

Unit 8: Inference for Categorical Data: Chi-Square
Unit 9: Inference for Quantitative Data: Slopes  
Chapter 12: Inference for Distributions and Relationships