Practicing Statistics: Guided Investigations for the Second Course

By Shonda Kuiper, Linda Collins, Jeff Sklar

KEY MESSAGE: Building on the introductory course, Practicing Statistics: Guided Investigations for the Second Course presents a variety of compelling topics for statistics, such as multiple regression, nonparametric methods, and survival analysis. Every topic is introduced in the context of a real-world research question, asking readers to explore the concepts firsthand with guided activities and research projects. Practicing Statistics takes an inquiry-based approach that addresses advanced statistical techniques through group work and hands-on exploration using real research questions. The chapters are modular and can be read in any order.
KEY TOPICS: Nonparametric Methods: Schistosomiasis; Making Connections: The Two-Sample t-Test, Regression, and ANOVA; Multiple Regression: How Much Is Your Car Worth?; The Design and Analysis of Factorial Experiments: Microwave Popcorn; Block, Split-Plot, and Repeated Measures Designs: What Influences Memory?; Categorical Data Analysis: Is a Tumor Malignant or Benign?; Logistic Regression: The Space Shuttle Challenger; Poisson Log-Linear Regression: Detecting Cancer Clusters; Survival Analysis: Melting Chocolate Chips; Principal Component Analysis: Stock Market Values; Bayesian Data Analysis: What Colors Come in Your M&M's Candy Bag? MARKET: For all readers interested in practicing statitists beyond the introductory level, using an inquiry-based approach.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321586018
• ISBN13: 9780321586018
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.8"