Introductory Statistics: A Problem-Solving Approach

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Publication Date: December 13, 2019

Hardcover ISBN: 9781319324544

Pages: 864

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Chapter 0 Why Study Statistics

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Statistics and Statistical Inference

Chapter 2 Tables and Graphs for Summarizing Data

Chapter 3 Numerical Summary Measures

Chapter 4 Probability

Chapter 5 Random Variables and Discrete Probability Distributions

Chapter 6 Continuous Probability Distributions

Chapter 7 Sampling Distributions

Chapter 8 Confidence Intervals Based on a Single Sample

Chapter 9 Hypothesis Tests Based on a Single Sample

Chapter 10 Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Tests Based on Two Samples or Treatments

Chapter 11 The Analysis of Variance

Chapter 12 Correlation and Linear Regression

Chapter 13 Categorical Data and Frequency Tables

Chapter 14 Nonparametric Statistics

Optional Sections (available online at macmillanlearning.com/introstats3e):

Section 6.5 The Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution

Section 12.6 The Polynomial and Qualitative Predictor Models

Section 12.7 Model Selection Procedures

The main theme of this text is statistical inference and decision making through the interpretation of numerical results. The process of statistical inference is introduced in a variety of applications and statistical settings all using a similar, carefully delineated, four-step approach: Claim, Experiment, Likelihood, and Conclusion.
The solutions to selected examples are presented in logical, systematic steps. This approach helps guide the reader through the necessary calculations in order to find a solution and interpret results.
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A video series focused on bringing the problem solving approach to life for students, via an audio/visual modality are included to show worked examples.
Over 30% of the examples and exercises have been updated.
Each chapter begins with a unique, real-world problem, providing an interesting introduction to new concepts and an application to begin the discussion.
The revised ‘Looking Back’ feature includes reminders of specific concepts linked to earlier sections that will be used to develop new skills. The revised ‘Looking Forward’ list now includes the learning objectives for the chapter linked to each section.
A new marginal feature corrects common conceptual and computational errors in a just-in-time fashion.
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Wherever possible, a technology solution using R is presented at the end of each text example. This allows students to focus on concepts and interpretation and gain a basic understanding of and familiarity with this widely-used open-source statistical program.
The inclusion of ‘Check it Out’, a marginal feature that offers students a chance to stop and consider an important concept further in an informal way.

Stephen Kokoska

Steve Kokoska received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, and his M.S and Ph.D. from the University of New Hampshire. His initial research interests included the statistical analysis of cancer chemoprevention experiments. He has published a number of research papers in mathematics journals, including: Biometrics, Anticancer Research, and Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine. He has also presented results at national conferences, written several books, and been awarded grants from the National Science Foundation, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, and the Ben Franklin Program.

Steve is a long-time consultant for the College Board and conducted workshops in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and China. He was the AP Calculus Chief Reader for four years, and has been involved with calculus reform and the use of technology in the classroom. He has been teaching at Bloomsburg University for 25years and recently served as Director of the Honors Program.

Steve has been teaching introductory statistics classes throughout his academic career, and there is no doubt that this is his favorite course. This class (and text) provides students with basic, life-long, quantitative skills that they will use in almost any job and teaches them how to think and reason logically. Steve believes very strongly in data-driven decisions and conceptual understanding through problem solving.

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Interactive ‘Concept and Controversy’ videos that briefly breakdown fundamental yet sometimes complex concepts into more digestible pieces for beginners in statistics.
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