Statistics

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Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2006 - Mathematics - 935 pages
This resource emphasizes statistical inference and sound decision-making through its extensive coverage of data collection and analysis. As in earlier editions, it helps develop statistical thinking and promotes inference assessment- from the vantage point of both the consumer and the producer. Includes new Three-phased Examples that contain three components: "problem," "solution," and "look back." Provides Now Work exercises that follow each example, suggesting an end-of-section exercise that is similar in style and concept to the example. Offers new Chapter Summary Notes along with end-of- chapter material. Provides new Critical Thinking Challenges.A comprehensive resource for anyone who needs to improve their understanding of statistics.

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Statistics Data and Statistical Thinking
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Methods for Describing Sets of Data
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