Statistics

By Terry Sincich, James T. McClave, Terry T. Sincich, et al.

Book Overview

A Contemporary Classic 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. This new edition is extensively revised with an eye on clearer, more concise language throughout the text and in the exercises. Ideal for one- or two-semester courses in introductory statistics, this text assumes a mathematical background of basic algebra. Flexibility is built in for instructors who teach a more advanced course, with optional footnotes about calculus and the underlying theory. KEY TOPICS: Statistics, Data, and Statistical Thinking; Methods for Describing Sets of Data; Probability; Discrete Random Variables; Continuous Random Variables; Sampling Distributions; Inferences Based on a Single Sample: Estimation with Confidence Intervals; Inferences Based on a Single Sample: Tests of Hypothesis; Inferences Based on Two Samples: Confidence Intervals and Tests of Hypotheses; Analysis of Variance: Comparing More than Two Means; Simple Linear Regression; Multiple Regression and Model Building; Categorical Data Analysis; Nonparametric Statistics
MARKET: For all readers interested in statistics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0134080211
• ISBN13: 9780134080215
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 896 Pages
• Weight: 4.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 10.9"

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.