McClave J.T., Sincich T. Statistics

N.-Y.: Pearson, 2012. - 840p.Statistics is an introductory text that emphasizes inference and sound decision-making through extensive coverage of data collection and analysis. As in earlier editions, the twelfth edition text stresses the development of statistical thinking, the assessment of credibility, and value of the inferences made from data, both by those who consume and those who produce them. It assumes a mathematical background of basic algebra.
The text incorporates the following strategies, developed from the American Statistical Association’s (ASA) Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education (GAISE) Project:
Emphasize statistical literacy and develop statistical thinking
Use real data in applications
Use technology for developing conceptual understanding and analyzing data
Foster active learning in the classroom
Stress conceptual understanding rather than mere knowledge of procedures
A briefer version of the book, A First Course in Statistics , is available for singlesemester courses that include minimal coverage of regression analysis, analysis of variance, and categorical data analysis.
Classic, yet contemporary. Theoretical, yet applied. McClave & Sincich’s Statistics gives you the best of both worlds. This text offers a trusted, comprehensive introduction to statistics that emphasizes inference and integrates real data throughout. The authors stress the development of statistical thinking, the assessment of credibility, and value of the inferences made from data.
The Twelfth Edition infuses a new focus on ethics, which is critically important when working with statistical data. Chapter Summaries have a new, study-oriented design, helping students stay focused when preparing for exams. Data, exercises, technology support, and Statistics in Action cases are updated throughout the book.