Statistics

By James T. McClave, Terry T. Sincich, Terry T. Sinich

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0134716574
• ISBN13: 9780134716572
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Length: 823 Pages
• Weight: 3.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 1.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Useful for more than just business and economics

The title sells this book a bit short. It is a very useful intermediate treatment of statistics, that is of value to those interested in more than business and economics. I say intermediate because it does not contain the theorems and mathematical proofs found in an advanced book, but is much more comprehensive than what one would find in an introductory book. The book contains all of the usual sections - statistics and statistical thinking, describing sets of data, probability, random variables, distributions, confidence intervals, tests of hypothesis, etc.; as well as some more advanced topics such as: statistical quality control, regression analysis, model building, descriptive analysis and forecasting, design of experiments, decision analysis and evaluating uncertainty in research and development. The aim of the book it to provide practical tools as opposed to mathematical rigor. Some topics, such as regression analysis, design of experiments and evaluating uncertainty in research and development are definitely science oriented, rather than being just oriented to business and economics. I liked this book and recommend it to businessmen and scientists as well as to students.

Fast service and great product!

The seller contacted me promptly after i send him/her a message. The book arrived shortly after the order was placed and was in a great shape.

excellent condition

I didn't realize that this was the instructors' edition, but that's OK. It is in almost new condition just as advertised. A good book.

Statistics ( 10th Edition)

The book was just what I needed and it couldnt have come at a better time!

Excellent text for Advanced Placement statistics course

I was a member of the text selection committee that chose this book for our school division's advanced placement statistics course. It was a wise decision. The text is filled with contemporary examples that grab a student's attention. It is particularly good at using technology both in the exercises and in the discussion. My students were very comfortable with the reading level, and DID READ the text! I especially liked the project suggestions at the end of each chapter. The text's one weakness is the discussion and placement of the linear regression material. I needed a simpler approach and to do it much earlier in the course (after chapter 2). I had to supplement with material from other sources. However, this is a rather minor complaint compared to the text's many other strengths.