Statistics Informed Decisions Using Data

Name: Statistics Informed Decisions Using Data
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ISBN: 9780131871496

ISBN-10: 0131871498

ISBN-13: 9780131871496

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Michael Sullivan

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A textbook covering algebra-based introductory statistics which contains various exercises and examples to reinforce key concepts and techniques.

Book details

List price: $145.33
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 928
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.686
Language: English




Getting the Information You Need



Data Collection



Introduction to the Practice of Statistics



Define statistics



Understand the process of statistics



Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative variables



Distinguish between discrete and continuous variables



Observational Studies, Experiments, and Simple Random Sampling



Distinguish between an observational study and an experiment



Obtain a simple random sample



Other Effective Sampling Methods



Obtain a stratified sample



Obtain a systematic sample



Obtain a cluster sample



Sources of Error in Sampling



Understand how error can be introduced during sampling



The Design of Experiments



Define designed experiment



Understand the steps in designing an experiment



Understand the completely randomized design



Understand the randomized block design



Understand the matched-pairs design Chapter Review Case Study



Descriptive Statistics



Organizing and Summarizing Data from One Variable



Organizing Qualitative Data



Organize qualitative data in tables



Construct bar graphs



Construct pie charts



Organizing Quantitative Data - The Popular Displays



Organize discrete data in tables



Construct histograms of discrete data



Organize continuous data in tables



Construct histograms of continuous data