- 1 The Nature of Probability and Statistics
- 2 Frequency Distributions and Graphs
- 3 Data Description
- 4 Probability and Counting Rules
- 5 Discrete Probability Distributions
- 6 The Normal Distribution
- 7 Confidence Intervals and Sample Size
- 8 Hypothesis Testing
- 9 Testing the Difference Between Two Means, Two Variances, and Two Proportions
- 10 Correlation and Regression
- 11 Other Chi-Square Tests
- 12 Analysis of Variance
- 13 Nonparametric Statistics
- 14 Sampling and Simulation
- Appendix A: Algebra Review
- Appendix B-1: Writing the Research Report
- Appendix B-2: Bayes’ Theorem
- Appendix B-3: Alternate Approach to the Standard Normal Distribution
- Appendix C: Tables
- Appendix D: Data Bank
- Appendix E: Glossary
- Appendix F: Bibliography
- Appendix G: Photo Credits
- Appendix H: Selected Answers
This book is for introductory statistics courses with a basic algebra prerequisite. It is non-theoretical, explaining concepts intuitively and teaching problem solving through worked examples and step-by-step instructions. In recent editions, Al Bluman has placed more emphasis on conceptual understanding and understanding results, along with increased focus on Excel, MINITAB, and the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus graphing calculators; computing technologies commonly used in such courses.
The 8th edition of Bluman provides a significant leap forward in terms of online course management with McGraw-Hill’s new homework platform, Connect Statistics – Hosted by ALEKS. Statistic instructors served as digital contributors to choose the problems that will be available, authoring each algorithm and providing stepped out solutions that go into great detail and are focused on areas where students commonly make mistakes. From there, the ALEKS Corporation reviewed each algorithm to ensure accuracy. The result is an online homework platform that provides superior content and feedback, allowing students to effectively learn the material being taught.
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Product Details
- Hardcover: 896 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 8 edition (January 6, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0077460391
- ISBN-13: 978-0077460396
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.8 x 1.3 inches