This book offers a unique historical perspective, profiling prominent statisticians and historical events in order to motivate learning. To help guide students towards independent learning, exercises and examples using real issues and real data e. The chapters end with detailed reviews of important concepts and formulas, key terms, and definitions that are useful study tools.
Data sets from text and exercise material are available for download in the text website. Unique historical perspective profiling prominent statisticians and historical events to motivate learning by providing interest and context Use of exercises and examples helps guide the student towards indpendent learning using real issues and real data, e.
Sheldon Ross Dr. Sheldon M. He received his PhD in statistics at Stanford University in He has published many technical articles and textbooks in the areas of statistics and applied probability. Professor Ross is the founding and continuing editor of the journal Probability in the Engineering and Informational Sciences.
As a result we have made a great effort to explain the ideas behind the statistical concepts and techniques presented. It is only when a student develops a feel or intuition for statistics that she or he is really on the path toward making sense of data. To illustrate the diverse applications of statistics and to offer students different perspectives about the use of statistics, we have provided a wide variety of text examples and problems to be worked by students.
Most refer to real-world issues, such as gun control, stock price models, health issues, driving age limits, school admission ages, public policy issues, gender issues, use of helmets, sports, disputed authorship, scientific fraud, and Vitamin C, among many others.
Many of them use data that not only are real but are themselves of interest. The examples have been posed in a clear and concise manner and include many thought-provoking problems that emphasize thinking and problem-solving skills.
In addition, some of the problems are designed to be open-ended and can be used as starting points for term projects. Introduction The first numbered section of each chapter is an introduction that poses a realistic statistical situation to help students gain perspective on what they will encounter in the chapter.
Statistics in Perspective Statistics in Perspective highlights are placed throughout the book to illustrate real-world application of statistical techniques and concepts. These perspectives are designed to help students analyze and interpret data while utilizing proper statistical techniques and methodology.
These data sets provide information for the study of current issues in a variety of disciplines, such as health, medicine, sports, business, and education. Historical Perspectives These enrichment sections profile prominent statisticians and historical events, giving students an understanding of how the discipline of statistics has evolved.
Selected problems are open-ended and offer excellent opportunity for extended discussion, group activities, or student projects. Key terms and their definitions are listed that serve as a working glossary within each chapter. Formula Summary Important tables and formulas that students often refer to and utilize are included on the inside front and back covers of the book.
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