Elementary Statistics: A Step-by-Step ApproachGeared toward the student without a strong mathematical background, this text uses a non-theoretical approach in which concepts are explained intuitively and are supported by examples. Students majoring in such fields as natural and social sciences, business, economics, and computer science will understand how statistics applies to their chosen field through the use of examples drawn from such disciplines. |
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The Nature of Probability and Statistics | 1 |
Frequency Distributions and Graphs | 2 |
Data Description | 14 |
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A₂ A₂R Alternate Solution ANOVA Answers will vary area is found average Boundaries f rf Chapter Test confidence interval contain the hypothesized continued Sample critical value d. f. D D₂R data values Decision distribution equal evidence to reject evidence to support Ex)² False found by looking H₁ hence independent interaction effect LCLp LCLX least one mean Limits Boundaries mean is different Means and Proportions median class modal class null hypothesis occur at random outcomes P-value P(all P(at least P(no P₁ P₂ population Procedure Table R₂ Rank reject the claim reject the null sample mean shown in Block significant relationship standard deviation support the claim Test value True 20 UCLp UCLX values will fall variable variance X₁ X₁ vs X3 μ μ σ μ σ σ ΣΥ ΣΧ