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In their bestselling MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS WITH APPLICATIONS, premiere authors Dennis Wackerly, William Mendenhall, and Richard L. Scheaffer present a solid foundation in statistical theory while conveying the relevance and importance of the theory in solving practical problems in the real world. The authors' use of practical applications and excellent exercises helps you discover the nature of statistics and understand its essential role in scientific research. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (37)

Very Good
The shipment was just on time and the book was really good too. I have no complaints what so ever! Thanks a lot!!

Outstanding book, Kindle edition marred by problems
I've read a lot of statistics books, and most of them are poorly written. Their explanations are limited and often obscure. Their assumptions often go un-mentioned. That applies both to lower-level "statistical methods" books and higher-level theoretical books about mathematical statistics.

This book stands far above the pack. It explains concepts and techniques clearly, completely, and with all the steps included. I wish that I had started with this book instead of struggling, painfully and at great length, with the others.

One problem: I've been reading this book in the Kindle software for my iPod Touch. In the Kindle edition, some parts of the text are missing: not whole pages, but a paragraph or two here and there. Because I don't have the printed book (though I might spend the extra money to buy the printed version, too: this book is that good), I can't be sure if the omissions are just a problem in the Kindle edition. However, it seems like a reasonable assumption.

I would give this book a full five stars except for the problems in the Kindle edition. It's outstanding. I want to marry this book. :-)

Quality Textbook
I have only been through a few of the sections, but the writing is clear and accessible. As the authors state in the introduction, statistics is treated as a branch of science, not as a branch of mathematics (paraphrase). This perspective is the same as my own, and the book has been very helpful.

Badly written textbook on easy contents
After reading through this book and couple of other math stat text like Larsen and Marx, DeGroot, and Berger, etc, this is what I find:

1) The content is shallow.No rigor to mention of.Many proofs are not offered.Proofs offered are always very informal.

2) The authors make easy content overly complex by stating things in many different way, as if this helps learning.

3) The authors absolutely hate "X."They use Y1 and Y2 instead of X and Y, which I think is a much more straightforward and easy notation.So you get the idea, there are subscript to subscript, when in fact the author can use X and Y to avoid additional level of subscript.I read all other textbooks, and this is the only one which uses y1 and y2.That means, if your instructor sucks, you are out of luck, because you cannot reconcile notational difference without investing a lot of library hours.Maybe the author is trying to make students accustom to their notation, so students cannot switch!

4) The author explains easy concepts in details, but skimp through different concepts.That is sad: because students end up waste a lot of their time reading what is apparent or easy to understand, but still don't know the difficult concepts such as mgf and inner workings of gamma functions.I use Berger's Stat Inference textbook as a helper for this textbook!

This book claim it is the most popular; well I say the sales team must be awesome. This is a bad textbook.

virtually worthless
The examples are insufficient and do not show what formulas the results are derived from or the mathematical or statistical steps that are needed. The proofs also do not tell you the necessary formulas and often tell you to refer to sections that tell you to refer to other sections. Worst of all are the problems, which do not give you any hints and so you won't know if you are doing them with a completely wrong method. The book also does not give some of the necessary formulas to solve many forms of the problems. The distributions and estimators that you will need to work with are usually not given. If your class requires this book, you are going to be pulling your hair out in frustration and you'll need significant amounts of help for about half of the problems. ... Read more

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Berenson shows students how statistics is use in each functional area of business. This edition features statistics in real-business scenarios, web cases, data analysis and interpretation of software results, case studies and team projects, as well as visual explorations of statistical concepts. This book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in statistics. 

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Business Statistics
Product arrived in a timely manner.Was not in condition described, definitely "used" but it did contain the CD/DVD needed. Overall happy with purchase

False description
The description didn't specify what edition.Thought this was the 11th edition by the date, but when it showed up - 9th edition.Will not use this site for textbooks again.MUST SPECIFY EDITION!

Decent
Overall I think it's a pretty decent textbook content wise.It could be organized a bit better.One shouldn't have to turn back 5 pages to review referenced illustrations and tables.Also the Excel appendicies steps should be revisited.I had to use YouTube for thorough step by step instructions.This was an overall issue with my classmates as well and I pointed them to the Youtube site and they found the instructions there much easier to follow for the assigned tasks.

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Good value!
I paid about 25% less than the college bookstore.The book is in excellent condition and it arrived in about 10 days.

very good
my book is very good ,just like a new book,and inside is very clean,and the front cover is very good,and I used it one month ago,so if you buy this book,you will very happy. ... Read more

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When it comes to understanding statistics, even good students can be confused. Perfect for students in any introductory non-calculus-based statistics course, and equally useful to professionals working in the world, Statistics for the Utterly Confused is your ticket to success. Statistical concepts are explained step-by-step and applied to such diverse fields as business, economics, finance, and more.

The message of Statistics for the Utterly Confused is simple: you don't have to be confused anymore. Updated and expanded to give you the latest changes in the field, this up-to-the-minute edition includes many new examples of Excel output, the most widely used of all statistics programs; a new chapter on Analysis of Variance (ANOVA); and 200 additions to the 700 self-testing questions and answers. The expert author's Web site also gives you tons of fresh examples, practice problems, and strategies--so you can go from utterly confused to totally prepared in no time!

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Grasp the meaning of everyday statistical concepts
• Find out what's probable and what isn't
• Read, understand, and solve statistics problems
• Improve your scores on exams
• Use your skills in any field

Customer Reviews (46)

I was utterly confused
My last math class was 7 years ago... so maybe an online statistics class wasn't the best idea.I was in a bad place in terms of my stats course until I got this book.It filled in many of the blanks the textbook glazed over(and vice versa at times).All I can say is I got an A in the course with much help from this book. It was straight and to the point in it's explanations saving me the time of wading through the unfortunately wordy textbook. I'd buy it again and obviously recommend it.

goos book, but kindle version not the best
While this is a really good book for people who are dumbfounded by statistics (like me), I didn't care for the kindle version. I used it to try and study from tests to see what I had done wrong, but without an interactive table of contenets, I was left to guess what location to start at in the book. I still ended up going out and buying the paper version for easier use to study for my finals, easier to go back and forth between sections.

Great Book!
This book was really easy to understand and helped me a lot.The author takes what is to most a dull and dry subject (Statistics) and makes it as fun as it possibly can be.The examples in the book are also very helpful in breaking down difficult concepts into language that non-mathematics majors can understand. Highly recommended!

Excellent But......
This book was recommended by my Master Black Belt when I took the Lean Six Sigma exam prep course.As I understand it, there is no better book out there.I had statistics in college and consider myself above average in math.

The book breaks Statistics down into logical segments and presents them as Chapters.There are a large number of questions at the end of each chapter and the concepts are tested for in depth.There are True/False, short answer, multiple choice and word questions.

The correct answers are given for each question.However, there were several times where my mutliple choice answer was correct but my numerical answer did not match.In some cases this turned out to be rounding error, in other cases my application of the concepts was incorrect.I would like to seedetail or supporting information for the multiple choice and word questions.

A great book for doing a course in statistics
I was moratlly afraid of statistics all my life and did not do well in it in college. I thought I escaped from stats, till alas, I had to do a course in Advanced Management. My collegue ( an Aussie with a Phd in Maths)recommended this book and I found it excellent as a beginner's guide. A must for all those who break into cold sweat at the mention of statistics ( btw, I did well in the Quanti paper). ... Read more

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The best intermediate-level explanation of classical statistics on the market! From basic dice probabilities to modern regression analysis and correlation, Professor Bulmer provides explanations, graphs, charts, problems (with answers). Equal stress is given to theory and applications. The author assumes no previous knowledge of statistics or probability; only basic calculus is needed. Ideal college-level or supplementary text.
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Book Review
Great statistics book for a graduate student. You may need some introductory statistics or some undergrad math classes to understand this text. Its advanced, and looks at several theories in detail. Makes a great reference and a guide to several statistical theories, sometimes advanced.

Statistics at a glance
Principles of statistics is not a new book (1967). Therefore, it include a modern approach if compared with that era. Actually, the major advantage in read this publication will be found in its simply structure. A student in physiotherapy or in nursing science or people who are interested in statistic should be recognize a lot of useful information after reading. This book could be the best way to learn the basic of statistic especially for the health professions. Also the ratio price/quality is really good. Student, after reading, they should be able to make inferential in their data set and finally understand this particular matter often not really simple.

Reads like a textbook and is just as vague
I am a very math oriented person. I like formulas to be laid out in front of me and I love looking at the steps that it took to solve a problem. What I always hated about textbooks is that they would skip steps throughout a problem. Once you're lost, you stay lost. I took some very high level statistic courses in college, was always kind of lost, and thought I would go through it again with hopefully a better book than what we had.

This book is even worse. Formulas are mentioned mid-paragraph and are not laid out in an "orderly" manner. There are no steps shown to how referenced example problem solutions were achieved. A formula will be mentioned, an example table will be displayed, a question will be posed, and the final answer is shown. This book is for those who already have a solid foundation. New comers stay away!

Way overrated
Having read some great reviews for this book on Amazon, I went to the library to check the book out and was rather disappointed. The book is OK, but nothing to rave about. It uses rather archaic probabilistic language, not very precise in the statements and sometimes plainly boring. Moreover a good half of it contains a less than perfect intro to probability. All in all, not a bad book, but probably not worth buying.

Unlocks the mystery behind the equations
The positive reviews for this book seem to be written by people with a previous background in statistics and/or strong math skills.Furthermore, they want to know the why behind every equation.I mostly fall into this category.

The negative reviews come from people who use this as their introduction to statistics, and who probably don't have a strong grasp of calculus or perhaps higher level math in general.

In my opinion this book offers something that no other statistics book has: clear derivations of all the fundamental and important equations and distributions in statistics; followed by lucid explanations.In other words this book unravels the mystery behind the equations.If you've thought about a statistics equation a lot and wondered, WHY? Then this is the book to read.

Here are 4 questions I had that Bulmer answered:
1) Why is the mean more commonly used than the median (and in which cases is the median better)? p.51-54
2) As a measure of variability why use a root-mean-square procedure (i.e. accepted def. of std deviation ) instead of mean deviation (i.e. take absolute value of deviations)? p.54-59
3) What is the logical error in the gambler's fallacy? p.87-88 (Note: many statistics books treat this, but I've found Bulmer's book to give the most satisfying answer.)
4) Why does the standard deviation of a sample have the n-1 term in the denominator instead of the n term like the stdev of the population? p.129-130

(Note that he answers questions 1, 2, and 4 more than once, but the pages listed are the first time the answer appears.)

Thus, I strongly recommend buying and reading this book if, like me, you have a burning desire to know why the equations are the way they are.I would recommend a different book, say Statistics by Freedman, if you're either new to statistics or you don't have a great handle on math (i.e. proofs, calculus, etc.).

Note that Statistics by Freedman is an excellent introductory text with a plethora of examples and will not take you down the terrible path of memorizing formulas that you don't understand.Rather it seeks to give a conceptual understanding of statistics without delving too deeply into the underlying math.

Finally, I gave Bulmer's book 4 stars rather than 5 because Bulmer often derives equations that I'm not interested in. ... Read more

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Statistics Essentials For Dummies not only provides students enrolled in Statistics I with an excellent high-level overview of key concepts, but it also serves as a reference or refresher for students in upper-level statistics courses. Free of review and ramp-up material, Statistics Essentials For Dummies sticks to the point, with content focused on key course topics only. It provides discrete explanations of essential concepts taught in a typical first semester college-level statistics course, from odds and error margins to confidence intervals and conclusions. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical statistics concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.

The Essentials For Dummies Series
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Great service and delivery guarantee!
This book came on time and also the sender sent a message stating when I should expect the book in the mail.I have no complaints or reservations and would order another book from this seller again.Thanks!

You may be required to use this, but be ware!
Note that _all_ (or all but one) of the 5-star reviews of "Introduction to the Practice of Statistics" are reviews of Amazon's price and delivery! The critical reviews actually attend to the content of the book.

Like most texts, this one suffers from (1) having a captive audience (students) and as a result, a publisher that does _nothing_ to really improve the book, (2) terrible design, (3) uninspired presentation of what is, at best, a dry subject, (4) as many have noted, far too few examples to illustrate the substance of the text.

Sad.

Came just in time
Ordered book a couple days before class was scheduled to begin. It came right on time with no worries and i saved $100 over the bookstore price. Couldn't be happier.

ORDER FROM AMAZON.COM
Very pleased with how quickly the order arrived to my home.Also a great price..saved around $50.00.Most of the time I am pleased with my orders at Amazon.com. I have been an Amazon customer for 15 years with only 3 problems with my orders.

Great product, fast shipping
The book came in great condition--wrapped in plastic in a comfortably fitting cardboard box.It was as advertised: brand new, no marks or scratches, looked like it came directly from the store.Perhaps one of the highlights was the remarkable shipping.I received a tracking # and link within a day of purchase, and though I purchased the item over a week that included a holiday, it came 3-4 days earlier than expected--a pleasant surprise!I definitely recommend. ... Read more

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R is an Open Source implementation of the S language. It works on multiple computing platforms and can be freely downloaded. R is now in widespread use for teaching at many levels as well as for practical data analysis and methodological development.

This book provides an elementary-level introduction to R, targeting both non-statistician scientists in various fields and students of statistics. The main mode of presentation is via code examples with liberal commenting of the code and the output, from the computational as well as the statistical viewpoint. A supplementary R package can be downloaded and contains the data sets.

The statistical methodology includes statistical standard distributions, one- and two-sample tests with continuous data, regression analysis, one- and two-way analysis of variance, regression analysis, analysis of tabular data, and sample size calculations. In addition, the last six chapters contain introductions to multiple linear regression analysis, linear models in general, logistic regression, survival analysis, Poisson regression, and nonlinear regression.

In the second edition, the text and code have been updated to R version 2.6.2. The last two methodological chapters are new, as is a chapter on advanced data handling. The introductory chapter has been extended and reorganized as two chapters. Exercises have been revised and answers are now provided in an Appendix.

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Not bad, better than other similar books I've seen.
The first two chapters give a decent introduction to R, probably difficult to read for someone new to the language without experience with some similar languages.Subsequent chapters were a bit hard to follow, but honestly I did not give them a fair shot.

Kindle Edition Is Not The Latest
The Kindle edition of this title is the first edition c2004, whereas the latest print edition is the second edition c2008 and has been updated for R 2.6.2 with new material added. I wish Amazon was better about updating Kindle versions of prior editions.

Good for an introduction
This is a good book but it really is an introduction to statistics and a good introduction to basic R syntax.I use R quite a bit but I still forget some of the basics.This is a good book to quickly look up what you're trying to do and get the key R function name.R can be pretty painful.Ripley's "Modern Statistics with S" (R is basically S) would be good if you are going to stick with it, and it is a very good statistics reference book.Modern Applied Statistics with S

Practical and concise
If you need to learn to do some statistics fast, this is the book for you. Unlike the R book, which is more of a giant reference source, ISwR is more of a quick and dirty kind of thing. Easy to do. Liked it.

A ok book
It is a good book for a beginner though not as good as I expected.
Not enough examples for the coding part. ... Read more

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This brief version of Gravetter and Wallnau's proven best seller offers the straightforward instruction, accuracy, built-in learning aids, and wealth of real-world examples that professors AND students have come to appreciate. The authors take time to explain statistical procedures so that students can go beyond memorizing formulas and begin gaining a conceptual understanding of statistics. By integrating applications that reinforce concepts to ensure that even students with a weak background in mathematics can understand statistics, the authors skillfully demonstrate that having an understanding of statistical procedures helps students comprehend published findings, and become savvy consumers of information. ... Read more

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Easy to comprehend.
I had to buy this book for class.That being said the book was relatively easy to understand.I am not a "math person" and the statistics class I was taking was on-line only, so I had to understand the material.This book was great for me because it explained and gave examples of problems.The on-line assistance available was nice even though I didn't have time to really use it.

DIdn't really need but still nice
didn't really need the book (found out from my instructor as soon as i bought it) but still a great reference. Delivered and received promptly

Good Intro to Stats Book
My professor said the 6th edition of the textbook was an acceptable stand-in for the 7th and I found this one for a jaw-dropping five bucks.I thought it was a great introductory text.I like that they kept it direct and simple and I thought the explanations of the theory of the equations really helped understand what was happening in the equations.

I could see someone with less of an aptitude for math needing more drawn out explanations but when they start stretching things out and talking like you're dim, I usually zone out and eventually lose track of what they're talking about.

I thought it was funny the way most of the "In the Literature" (or something like that) sections at the end of each chapter basically said that researchers seldom actually use some of these methods because they're impractical and rely on data you'd pretty much never have.I understand that a lot of those procedures need to be understood because I'm sure they are sometimes used but even more because you need to understand them so you can understand the more complicated, more practical equations.

Anyway, good times.

Stats sucks and this was a little bit of help
This was the study guide to my book. It actually helped me a little bit, however not enough! But it was the teacher and not the material in this study guide.
It was ok!

Great tables and charts
I had this book for an intro stats course for psychology but foolishly sold it back after the class was over. I'm purchasing it again through amazon marketplace because I'm taking an advanced stats class and would like to have access to the TERRIFIC tables and charts in the back of the book. The professor for the advanced stats class also likes the charts and tables in this particular book and keeps a copy of it just for that.

I didn't give it five stars because the book's odd-only answers irritates me, and because there are some errors in calculations that can be tremendously confusing for beginning stats students. Otherwise it's a great book (and those issues are fairly minor ones). ... Read more

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One Diagnostic and five full-length Advanced Placement Practice Exams are presented in the manual with all questions answered and explained. Equally valuable to prospective test takers is the author's 15-chapter topic review, covering virtually everything they will encounter on the actual exam. Topics for review are divided into four general themes: Exploratory Analysis, Planning a Study, Probability, and Statistical Inference. Additional multiple-choice and free-response questions with answers are presented at the end of all 15 chapters. Detailed appendices include exam-taking advice, an AP scoring guide, a guide to basic uses ofTI-83/TI-84 calculators, and more. An enclosed CD-ROM containing two additional full-length practice exams gives students a total of eight practice exams. The exams on the CD-ROM come with answers, full explanations, and automatic scoring of the multiple-choice questions. The free-response questions in all exams have been replaced in this new edition in order to bring practice tests completely up to date and accurately reflect the latest AP Statistics exams. Test takers who purchase the combination book-and-CD-ROM package will also get a second CD-ROM containing Texas Instruments' TI-Nspire calculator trial software. ... Read more

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Offers the latest review and practice tests
The fifth updated edition of Martin Sternstein, Ph.D.'s AP STATISTICS offers the latest review and practice tests, explaining all questions and including review topics in four general themes. A CD-ROM presents two additional full-length exams and a bonus CD-ROM presents calculator trial software, making for the perfect statistics study guide.

Practice Tests are Great!
I used this review book mostly for its practice tests. I did skim through the review section of the book, but I spent the majority of my time with the practice tests. I love the practice tests on the CD! It has a variety of options and includes 2 entire tests on the CD. Your multiple choice gets graded right after you are done and it explains why their answers are correct. The tests included in the book are also good.

Baron helped me get a 5 on the AP Stats Exam!

Hint for the AP: Review your vocabulary before the test and start studying more than 1 day before![Know Type 1 vs Type 2 Errors!]

Good luck on your exams!

Teacher Review -Great Resource!
This is a fabulous test prep book.The chapters review specific topicsin the AP Statistics curriculum - practice multiple choice and free response questions for each topic are provided.Six full length model exams are provided as well.Our class utlizes these questions on a regular basis - while we study a particular topic, to spiral topics throughout the year, and as test prep in the months preceding the exam.The questions are on par or slightly more challenging that the real exams - which is the perfect level to prepare students properly to score well on the exam.Recommend this highly to all AP Statistics teachers. ... Read more

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ELEMENTARY STATISTICS: A STEP BY STEP APPROACH is for general beginning statistics courses with a basic algebra prerequisite. The book is non-theoretical, explaining concepts intuitively and teaching problem solving through worked examples and step-by-step instructions. This edition places more emphasis on conceptual understanding and understanding results.This edition also features increased emphasis on Excel, MINITAB, and the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus graphing calculators; computing technologies commonly used in such courses. ... Read more

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good value
The testbook was a good value and in the condition promised - rec'd in time stated

awesome
took longer than expected to be delivered but it was a holiday weekend when i ordered it

Textbook
I received my textbook within the time specified.The book came in good condition as advertised.I recommend this seller to others.

The Statistics Book
The book was in very good condition. It looks brand new. I will definetly order from this company again. It came just when I needed it!!!!

Great text book!!
Text book was in great shape!! Exactly as described!! And shipped in great time as well!! ... Read more

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Understandable Statistics is a thorough, yet approachable statistics text. Designed to help students overcome their apprehension about statistics, the text provides guidance and informal advice showing students the links between statistics and their everyday lives. To reinforce this approach, the book integrates real-life data selected from a variety of sources including journals, periodicals, newspapers and the Internet. The use of graphing calculators, Excel, Minitab and SPSS is covered, but not required. A set of technology resources accompanying the Eighth Edition, designed to provide reinforcement for struggling students, includes a market-leading video and DVD series, interactive lessons, and simulations. ... Read more

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Satisfied.
Satisfied with my review. I received my order quicker than expected... within about 3 days, which was great because I was in my second week of classes and really needed the book. Thank You!

Understandable Statistics 8th edition
This book came in very nice condition I was happy with the price and purchase. I would buy again from seller.

understandable?
If you're looking for a book that will teach you the basic statistical tests (various t tests, linear regression, ANOVA, chi)and it's you're first contact with statistics then in my judgement this is an excellent book. In comparison to other books on stats the book even dives into basic probability theory in order to give a solid ground for understanding the tests - this was one of the reason for my purchase of this book. Furthermore the book ends with some basic non-parametric tests which other books in my experience often leave to more specialised litterature. At all times the book supplies a lot of examples, thorough explanation and problem sections with solutions - this makes the book somewhat slow at times, but for beginners without a math degree this is in my judgement a good buy. And I'm not just saying that because I bought it used for 3$ :)

stat book
It's very easy to understand and they give you examples all along the way. My favorite math book yet.

Great review book
I run into some problems related to statistics and needed a review course. I had 6 or seven different books left by other family members, who studied statistics in a variety of colleges. I went through all of them and this is the best: it skips most of the math but manages to explain all the relevant points. There is a plenty of examples and guided exercises. Authors dug up really interesting statistical problems from real life and inserted references to a variety of interesting books about all facets of reality. The problems to solve are fun and touch on everything in the book.
This is not the book I'd choose to study statistics in depth, but it's great for what I wanted to do. I managed to read the whole book on my own in 4 weeks and that wasn't all that difficult. ... Read more

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Terrible-riddled with GLARING errors
This book has so many mistakes that it becomes difficult to interpret what the authors meant. Incorrect conclusions are drawn from the examples given. I would be ashamed to put my name on this work, especially as a proofreader or editor. Totally unacceptable for a mathematical text. I wouldn't trust the results of the author's statistical work, even though she enjoys belittling other people's work throughout.

Outstanding Book - Highly Underrated
I have read many popular statistics books and textbooks.This is quite possibly the best-written book of it's type, a concise introduction/review, and introductory (first-year stats) reference.I'm writing this because I don't think the existing reviews generally give this book enough credit.What's so good about it?

(1) The writing: very clear and concise.But not so concise so as to be difficult or "mysterious."When reading the book, there there several times when I read something, didn't quite understand the point, was certain that the author had tooquickly skimmed over the topic, only to turn the page and see a clear two or three paragraph explanation of the point I was trying to understand.The level at which the material is covered is just perfect for this sort of use: not too short so as to leave something out; not too long so as to make topics too complicated.The questions at the end of chapters are "just right" too.They are well chosen, clear, not superficial, but not too difficult.

(2) The organization of topics is very well done.The flow is very natural, and lends itself to effective and efficient coverage of the material.

This may not be the best book to learn statistics from scratch (perhaps a bit too concise, but actually still not too bad), and certainly not a good choice if you are looking for coverage or a reference for advanced topics.But if you are looking for a review, and perhaps an easy to read basic statistics reference, it can't be beat.Quite possibly the best book for this purpose available.

Hope this helps...

Most Errors Have Been Corrected.
I recently received this book and immediately went to the O'Reilly errata [...]There was an extensive list, but after going through it I found that about 80% of the errors noted on it had already been corrected despite the fact that the book I received is still marked "First Edition".

I have yet to read the book, so please take my 4 star rating with a grain of salt, but I had to include that to publish this review. That being said, the fear of excessive typos and errors should no longer deter you from considering this book.

Excellent road map to selecting a statistical test
For a very long time I had been looking for a basic book--a sort of map if you will--to the myriad number of statistical tests available for conducting research. After speaking to multiple people and reviewing many books, I finally stumbled into two gems. The first one is Learning to use statistical tests in psychology by Judith Greene and Manuela D'Oliveira (209 pp.) Learning to Use Statistical Tests in Psychology. I loved the second edition but bought the third edition, which follows a similar line. In the third edition, however, the most important feature of the book, a set of decision charts fell off. The third edition only includes one chart and so you better make sure it is included before you buy, or write to Open University Press and they will send you a PDF you can print and paste in the back cover. The book is interesting and reads like a page turning novel. The focus is on helping you decide which of the many statistical tests should be selected when conducting a research study. I was looking for a book that spoke about Likert-type questions and the analysis required (answer = Chi-square) and was surprised that Likert scales are not mentioned. The advantage of the Greene-D'Oliveira book is that it has the decision chart and is translated into Spanish (which is important for me). A week later I found the second book, Statistics in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference by Sarah Boslaugh and Paul Andrew Watters (O'Reilly, 452 pp.) that had everything I was looking for and more. The book is also very well written and entertaining. It has a better index and includes a discussion of Likert scales and the Chi-square. Besides being more thorough, Boslaugh-Watters provide a better discussion of statistical packages. If I could only choose one of the two books, I would purchase Boslaugh-Watters, but I am thrilled to have found both of these superb reference books.

Too many errors.
I purchased this book to brush up on some of the more advanced topics in statistics. As I remembered my undergrad stats experience to be a lot of proofs, I was drawn in by the "solid understanding without the numbing complexity of most textbooks" on the back cover.

There are just too many errors to be useful. I found myself going back more and more to my old statistics textbook from college. The examples are clearer and there are better problems to work through. And guess what? You can skip over the "numbing complexity" and still get more from a textbook than you will from "Statistics in a Nutshell."

Furthermore, I don't trust this title as a reference, as I typically have to validate what I'm researching with another textbook. It's quicker and easier to go to a source you know is correct from the start.

O'Reilly really needs to step up for this sloppy book: correct the mistakes and offer those of us with the first versions a free trade-in to the corrected version. ... Read more

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The new edition of Essentials of Business Statistics delivers clear and understandable explanations of core business statistics concepts, making it ideal for a one term course in business statistics. Containing continuing case studies that emphasize the theme of business improvement, the text offers real applications of statistics that are relevant to today's business students. The authors motivate students by showing persuasively how the use of statistical techniques in support of business decision-making helps to improve business processes. A variety of computer centered examples and exercises, and a robust, technology-based ancillary package are designed to help students master this subject. ... Read more

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Essentials of Business Statistics with Student CD
Received the book quickly and was in exact condition as described. Thanks for the easy and safe transaction.

Hated this book
This book really sucks for teaching statistics.The authors spend more time promoting their CD than they do actually teaching.The layout of the book is hard to follow.The examples have the same numbering system as the problems and the problems are scattered throughout the chapters.

I would not recommend this book for anyone.

Pretty good text
I used this text for a Stats class that was only 5 weeks long.Getting through it that quickly in and of itself is a miracle!!!However, I found that I was able to figure out the material fairly quickly though it isn't an easy course and I had a very unhelpful professor.They explained things pretty well and thus helped me get a high grade in the class.

Very satisfied
I received the product in the described condition on time.I am very satisfied.

awesome service!
I just have to say this is the quickest I have gotten a book from anyone, anywhere!
I am sooo happy to have received the book by the start of the class. I really thought I would not receive the book until after next week.
Thank you so much for your excellent service.
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Made me smarter
We're doing an oracle business intelligence implementation at the office and I thought it would be a good idea to get this book to have a better understanding of the whole data analysis/statistics field. Many people think Business Intelligence is all about graphs. Look at one graph, then look at the next one. But this book helps to rubbish that notion. It was funny because even supposedly minor subjects like mean, median and mode were discussed in a way that I believe has made me much smarter because I can tell when to use which. Even an average is not always what it seems. I recommend this book to anyone working on a BI implementation. My only complaint is a few minor calculation mistakes, but the book is so much fun that it doesn't really matter in the end. 5 stars for me.

Lengthy but very superficial
This massive book contains a lot of filler material.To extract the core statistical concepts requires wading through many many pages.I believe that this book could be re-written to communicate its content in only perhaps 50 - 70 pages, without losing any readability.Given its heft, I was surprised that each section provides only a cursory overview of each statistical concept.There are definitely better books on the market - the "Dummies" and "Idiots" books are much better for a basic introduction to statistics.I'd love to re-sell my copy of this book, but shipping costs for such a heavy book are prohibitively expensive.Perhaps I'll donate mine to the library.

Clear & intuitive
I was reading Manning & Schutze's lovely book on statistical NLP Foundations of Statistical Natural Language Processing. In chapter 5 they discuss collocations and section 5.3 talks about hypothesis testing. I forgot how one forms the null hypothesis and comes up with a test statistic, so looked up HEAD FIRST STATISTICS (chapter 13). What a clear and lovely example with which Dawn Griffiths has explained hypothesis testing! I could not believe that someone could explain things so clearly! In p.530 he explains the WHY -> "H0, the null hypothesis, is like - putting a prisoner on trial in front of a jury. You only sentence the prisoner if there is strong evidence against him." Lovely! That's the way one should explain things! (I wish I had teachers and professors who had such good understanding of their subjects and could teach them with simple and interesting examples. I would have never fallen asleep in my college lectures!)

I believe in the HEAD FIRST approach to learning and teaching things. Learning should be fun.

I wish every subject has a HEAD FIRST textbook that teaches the basics and lets students develop the understanding and the intuition first. As a college student I did t-test, z-test, etc., without any real understanding! Books like HEAD FIRST STATISTICS do a fantastic job in helping one learn things really really well. WELL DONE!

An outstanding introduction to statistics
Head First Statistics is an outstanding introduction to statistics for those who need a good nuts-and-bolts guide that explains what the basic statistical operations are, how to use them, and-- most importantly-- where they should be used.It would also be very useful to those who were left dazed and confused by an earlier encounter with a college stats course.This is because it differs so much from most textbooks and reviews guides.In fact, it's actually interesting to read, and the exercises are fun to do.(I know how unlikely that sounds, but it's true!)

The greatest strength of this book is the progressive way it builds understanding by clearly explaining exactly what each statistical function means, what the results of each function shows about the data, and when it should-- and shouldn't-- be applied.By the end, anyone who reads carefully and does the exercises will have a pretty firm grip on the essentials of statistical analysis.

The book is unusual in its concept and design, too.The concepts are served up in easily digestible bites with lots of graphics, useful sidebars containing supplemental information, and exercises based on practical, real-world cases.No math beyond basic algebra is necessary for doing any of the exercises in the book.Finally, the tone is light and conversational, but it isn't at all condescending or cutsie.

This most certainly is not an advanced textbook or a comprehensive reference manual.However, for anyone who needs an introductory text or a review for a stats exam, this is the book to get.I recommend it most highly.

Hate math?Need answers?
Hate math?Need to turn data into information?Information into answers? This book is near perfect.Easy to read text, easy to follow examples, easy to understand diagrams.I only wish my stats professors made it this clear.Head First Statistics does an excellent job of making the use of statistics applicable to life...not just to actuaries.Whether you are looking for a book to help you get a better foundation of statistics or one that will help you recall what you learned (or should have learned) in college, I highly recommend this one. ... Read more

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Using Multivariate Statistics provides practical guidelines for conducting numerous types of multivariate statistical analyses. It gives syntax and output for accomplishing many analyses through the most recent releases of SAS, SPSS, and SYSTAT, some not available in software manuals. The book maintains its practical approach, still focusing on the benefits and limitations of applications of a technique to a data set — when, why, and how to do it. Overall, it provides advanced students with a timely and comprehensive introduction to today's most commonly encountered statistical and multivariate techniques, while assuming only a limited knowledge of higher-level mathematics.

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Multivariate Statistics
This text is well written and the student who has completed a basic statistics course will not encounter any problems following Tabachnick and Fidell. I found Chapter Four, Cleaning Up Your Act: Screening Data Prior to Analysis, to be a great help. Even if your performing the most basic of analysis, this chapter will help the new researcher avoid serious analytical issues. This text is a must for any student conducting quantitative research.

Using Multivariate Statistics (4th Ed)
The book was in good condition, and the description given by the seller was accurate (minor highlighting, etc). Good price too.

The best one
This is the best book about MS that I've ever read. There are a bunch of books (most of them Ebooks) which just scare and unmotivate you when you open up any page because they are filled up with complex formulas and ZERO examples assuming you understand everything. This is a must for everyone who really wants to learn multivariate statistics..

A Lifesaver!!
This book has been at my side throughout my entire dissertation process. It clearly explains different statistical methods, analysis assumptions, and interpretive issues. It also provides sample write-ups, which have been helpful. It covers basic data screening techniques and simpler analyses such as factor analysis and multiple regression to more advanced topics such as multi-level linear modeling. Most importantly, it explains the major topics in plain English. It is advanced enough to not be insulting to users who have some familiarity in statistics. However, the writing is not so technical as to be incomprehensible to those without advanced statistics degrees. I highly recommend this book to graduate students and advanced researchers and will continue to use it as a valuable resource throughout my research career.

Valued Resource
I've bought a lot of stats books over the years - and this is one I keep going back to.It fills a nice gap between introductory stats books and advanced texts that address one particular method/topic.

I like that each chapter has, more or less, three parts: 1) a conceptual part, 2) a math part, and 3) a stats program part.Some parts may be more or less useful to you.When reviewing, I usually like to stare at, and mentally work through, the math.I also like the stats program parts as syntax for software is often provided.

This being said, if I get really into a topic (e.g., using mixed models to examine change over time), I will go to a more in-depth text.However, reading the T&F summary first does help give me a broader conceptual framework on which to hang the details of more in-depth materials.

Lastly, I also like the chapter on data cleaning and checking basic (univariate) stats before continuing on with more complex analyses.I work with other people who take a very point-and-click, magic button, get the stat approach to data analysis.You know, just looking for that p-value for a very specific term.I like having something to show that gives steps for getting to know your data better than that.It leads to better practice, IMHO. ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE 2005 DEGROOT PRIZE!

This book is for people who want to learn probability and statistics quickly. It brings together many of the main ideas in modern statistics in one place. The book is suitable for students and researchers in statistics, computer science, data mining and machine learning.

This book covers a much wider range of topics than a typical introductory text on mathematical statistics. It includes modern topics like nonparametric curve estimation, bootstrapping and classification, topics that are usually relegated to follow-up courses. The reader is assumed to know calculus and a little linear algebra. No previous knowledge of probability and statistics is required. The text can be used at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level.

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Great summary, good topic choice
This is a good overview of basic topics in statistics.The book isn't long, but the topics are chosen well.For instance, the third chapter on statistical inference is on bootstrapping.Bayesian statistics, causal inference, graphs, non-parametric statistics, and MCMC methods are all worthy subjects which Wasserman covers but are often omitted in other introductory texts.

I like this book much better than Casella and Berger---it is clearer and the subjects are chosen better.But like Casella and Berger, it is meant for someone already very familiar with math (don't buy this book if you've only taken 3 math classes).

Excellent breadth and intuition
Excellent book but particularly if you're already familiar with basic stats 101 and want a high level understanding of where to go from there. There are lots of references after each chapter to lookup for greater depth. The author builds intuition rapidly and the book is well organized for easy skimming and re-read points of interest. This will be near my desk for years. Very practical!

For the most part helpful...
I'm taking a first year graduate course in statistical inference at UC Berkeley, for students who lack the presumed advanced undergraduate prep in statistics. I ordered the book in advance and used Part I to brush up on probability (my only prior exposure to probability was auxiliary to quantum mechanics, and during actuarial exam prep, which is at a slightly lower level as it doesn't involve asymptotic theory). Part I plus chapter 6 unified a lot of concepts, and provided me with a solid, big-picture view of probability and statistics. I come from a pure math background, so I sometimes find Wasserman's liberal use of notation a little dizzying. I also wish he would've added significantly more remarks in the appendices about the measure-theoretic underpinnings of the subject. For example he could have merely OUTLINED some proofs (of theorems that are otherwise taken for granted) without compromising the application-oriented tone of the book. Having said all that, this book still seems like a good starting point for those who are interested in USING statistics e.g. actuaries or research scientists, (not for those who plan on doing research in theoretical statistics).

very good book
a lot of examples, easy to read, cover a lot of content
very useful book

all of statistics in just this little book?
Wasserman wrote a book titled "All of Nonparametrics."You can see my review of that on amazon.That also was a concise treatment of the subject in a book that covered more topics than say Conover's fine book but yet in less pages.The trick was to give the basics,provide references and offer the reader a broad perspective on the topic without going through the nitty gritty details.I was impressed at the way the author achieved his goal and addressed topics like nonparametric regression and wavelets that are not normally covered in a first course in nonparametrics.

Covering all of statistics in just slightly more pages seems at first an insane notion.The approach is the same as in the other book but with so much more to cover the treatment is a little less detailed and a little more concise.The reader needs to realize that the title is intentionally misleading.In both cases it is not Wasserman's intention to really cover every aspect of the subject at hand.Rather it is a carefully chosen selection of essential topics written in a concise but still very clear and lucid way.I think a more appropriate title would have been "All You Really Need to Know About Statistics That You Were Afraid to Ask."I think the author might consider such a change of title in a revised edition.I would have the same typr of title change for the Nonparametrics book as well.These books are different from the standard fare for introductory texts.But if you want a overview of the subject where the author points you in the right direction for dotting the i's and crossing the t's, this is the right book for you.For practitioners who are not statisticians this usually what they are looking for.For statisticians it is a useful reference source to go along with other texts on statistical inference. ... Read more

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Does the number of children gunned down double each year? Does anorexia kill 150,000 young women annually? Do white males account for only a sixth of new workers? Startling statistics shape our thinking about social issues. But all too often, these numbers are wrong. This book is a lively guide to spotting bad statistics and learning to think critically about these influential numbers. Damned Lies and Statistics is essential reading for everyone who reads or listens to the news, for students, and for anyone who relies on statistical information to understand social problems.

Joel Best bases his discussion on a wide assortment of intriguing contemporary issues that have garnered much recent media attention, including abortion, cyberporn, homelessness, the Million Man March, teen suicide, the U.S. census, and much more. Using examples from the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other major newspapers and television programs, he unravels many fascinating examples of the use, misuse, and abuse of statistical information.

In this book Best shows us exactly how and why bad statistics emerge, spread, and come to shape policy debates. He recommends specific ways to detect bad statistics, and shows how to think more critically about "stat wars," or disputes over social statistics among various experts. Understanding this book does not require sophisticated mathematical knowledge; Best discusses the most basic and most easily understood forms of statistics, such as percentages, averages, and rates.

This accessible book provides an alternative to either naively accepting the statistics we hear or cynically assuming that all numbers are meaningless. It shows how anyone can become a more intelligent, critical, and empowered consumer of the statistics that inundate both the social sciences and our media-saturated lives.Amazon.com Review
When it comes to thinking about statistics, there are four kinds of people: awestruck, naive, cynical, and critical. According to sociologist Joel Best, the vast majority of people are naive (yes, you too probably suffer from a mild case of innumeracy), and the result is mutant statistics, guesswork, and poor policy decisions. "Bad statistics live on," writes Best in this highly accessible book, "they take on lives of their own." Take this one: a psychologist's estimate that perhaps 6 percent of priests were at some point sexually attracted to young people was transformed through a chain of errors into the "fact" that 6 percent of priests were pedophiles. Then there was the one about eating disorders. An original estimate that 150,000 women were anorexic, made by concerned activists, mutated into 150,000 women dying from the disorder annually (the truth: about 70 women a year). But these two mutant statistics have been published and passed along as facts for years, enduring long after the truth has been pointed out.

In an effort to turn people into critical thinkers, Best presents three questions to ask about all statistics and the four basic sources of bad ones. He shows how good statistics go bad; why comparing statistics from different time periods, groups, etc. is akin to mixing apples and oranges; and why surveys do little to clarify people's feelings about complex social issues. Random samples, it turns out, are rarely random enough. He also explains what all the hoopla is over how the poverty line is measured and the census is counted. What is the "dark figure"? How many men were really at the Million Man March? How is it possible for the average income per person to rise at the same time the average hourly wage is falling? And how do you discern the truth behind stat wars? Learn it all here before you rush to judgment over the next little nugget of statistics-based truth you read. --Lesley Reed ... Read more

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hate the title but loved the book
The title comes from that quote attributed to Mark Twain.I don't like the title because I don't think it is right to equate statistics with lies.Some people who misuse statistics distort and tell lies though and since that is what the book is about the title is appropriate to deescribe the content.There are many good stories in here to learn from.

theroy
you will never look at this the same after reading this book. Everyone must read

Promising topic, but....
...doesn't deliver on the substance.This book was very disappointing in its very superficial treatment of the topic.

Damn Lies and Statistics
This truly excellent small book gives a thorough and non-mathematical overview of the dangers and usefulness of statistics. Giving real-life examples of statistical manipulation (without beating one over the head with mathematical formulae). A marvelous way to look at Social Statistics with an inquisitive and educated eye - without having to know the mathematical basis for statistical analysis.
AS an undergrad I actually did graduate level work in statistics but enough years have passed that I would be hard pressed to use the knowledge. This book gave me an excellent way to look at statistics in such a way that they are now much more useful to me, not just in my clinical practice but in reading the newspaper.
Emilio J. Vazquez, MD

Great book
First and foremost, as an avid fan of the topic of Statistics in general, I felt compelled to read this book.I had read another of Joel Best's book, More Damned Lies and Statistics: How Numbers Confuse Public Issues, and it was shocking to say the least.In the process of deciding which book I was going to read I contemplated between How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff, but I felt that book was more of a `pocket-guide' instead of a dense book.Also, I wanted to read a book that was perhaps more current, in terms of publication than Huff's book.Published in 2001, Best's book shows some current social statistics, which perhaps may be more relevant in our time period.
Upon finishing Best's book I notice that it was jam-packed with information that the average person wouldn't know about every day statistics.For example, he touches on the topic of AIDS statistics, and prostitution statistics, in an effort to show that the statistics are skewed.In my opinion, I think it was very appropriate that a sociologist wrote this book because, it is virtually a reflection of how society reports, views, and interprets statistics.It is mind-stirring when he shows that statistics on the same subject cannot be accurately compared if they are from a different time-period.Due to the fact that Ceteris Paribas is not present when comparing statistics from different time periods, in essence they are like comparing, as Best puts it, "apples to oranges".
Also, another startling area of the book is when Best describes the misunderstanding and the fallacies that occur with reporting and interpreting statistics.For instance, in chapter three of his book, he reports that an estimated 150 thousand women are diagnosed with anorexia, or better known as the most common eating disorders among young women.While that may be a `good' statistic, people began to misinterpret that statistic with the conclusion that 150 thousand women die because of anorexia.This fallacy occurred because people assume that anorexia can be fatal, and since 150 thousand of them had it, they then assumed all of them died.This, as Best puts it, is far from the truth, as less than 100 of them actually die (roughly around 70).He gives other examples of common social problems with statistics and shows that a post-hoc fallacy is very common in a world where people are rather naïve when it comes to statistics in general.
Perhaps the notion of statistics causing social problems is one too radical for the average American to recognize.How can statistics be the cause of problems?Best also addresses that a `bad' statistics can cause social problems. On page fifty, Best explains how "measurement decisions are hidden" and often times some statistical reports ignore controversies about measurement, and even well-established measures can be controversial.Not surprisingly, some of the measurement decisions, are just plain wrong.The reports to some statistics that the media feeds us are just completely wrong.
Best mentions another rather relevant problem; "questionable definitions".He cites that often times the definitions for a particular statistic are vague and can easily be manipulated.He asks us to consider the flurry of media coverage about `epidemics'.We must ask ourselves, what is an epidemic?More importantly, how does the particular author reporting the statistic define what an epidemic is?Making a vague statement like that can be very dangerous to society.It can spread false fears, and in essence, a misrepresented sense of reality.Another important factor when determining if a statistic is manipulated is based on sample size.Best gives us examples of how a small sample size is really a poor basis for generalizations.For example, let's consider that I ask 3 women to give their view on abortion and they can either choose pro-life or pro-choice.My results are going to be 0%, 33.3%, 66.6%, or 100%, depending on their responses.However, it is absurd to think that a true conclusion can be drawn from such a small sample size.
I feel this book is a great book to read, not only for entertainment purposes, but also as a preventative measure regarding everyday statistics that we encounter.In his final chapter "The Critical Approach", he requests that we use a method of critical thinking when viewing statistics. The author encourages us as a society, to interpret statistics in a skeptical manner, but warns us not to be cynical.We cannot just take statistics at face value.I feel that we hold a responsibility to inform ourselves and view new information with a skeptics view.It is vital to prevent social chaos by swallowing every bit of numbers from the media, politicians, and activists.I think that perhaps if society took a less naïve approach to things of this nature, then we would not have so many "stat wars" in our society.Finally, the most important part of the book is that it encourages the reader to take a skeptic view on social statistics.I recommend this book to virtually any active member of our culture.







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The new edition of Business Statistics in Practice provides a modern, practical, and unique framework for teaching the first course in business statistics.This framework features case study and example- driven discussions of all basic business statistics topics.In addition, the authors have rewritten many of the discussions in this edition and have explained concepts more simply from first principles.The only prerequisite for this text is high school algebra. ... Read more

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Bus Stats
Haven't read the book yet. Class starts in couple weeks.Looked through it and it seems like it is going to be pretty interesting.Glad the teacher switched back to this book! ... Read more

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The Completely Updated Guide for Everyone Who’s Ever Been Afraid of Statistics!

The easy, practical, up-to-date introduction to statistics–for everyone! Thought you couldn’t learn statistics? You can–and you will! One easy step at a time, this fully updated book teaches you all the statistical techniques you’ll need for finance, quality, marketing, the social sciences, or anything else! Simple jargon-free explanations help you understand every technique. Practical examples and worked-out problems give you hands-on practice. Special sections present detailed instructions for developing statistical answers, using spreadsheet programs or any TI-83/TI-84 compatible calculator. This edition delivers new examples, more detailed problems and sample solutions, plus an all-new chapter on powerful multiple regression techniques. Hate math? No sweat. You’ll be amazed at how little you need. Like math? Optional “Equation Blackboard” sections reveal the mathematical foundations of statistics right before your eyes!

Here’s Just Some of What You’ll Learn How to Do...

• Construct and interpret statistical charts and tables with Excel or OpenOffice.org Calc 3

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• Test hypotheses with Z, t, chi-square, ANOVA, and other techniques

• Perform powerful regression analysis and modeling

• Use multiple regression to develop models that contain several independent variables

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Customer Reviews (7)

So-so
This book tries to break down statistics into an understandable format, but I learn best by doing. While the book has sample problems for you to work out, the answers do not come with explanations, so if you didn't get it right the first time, you have no idea where you went wrong.

Still statistically challenged
I was hoping this book would be the MAGIC book to help me even understand the BASICS of statistics. It didn't! I must just be a mathmatically challenged individual that there is no hope for. My husband (who is very good with numbers) told me this was a good book. So, I guess if you are good with math, this book will help you. But, if you are like me there is no hope for you!!!

Even You Can Learn Statistics Review
This book was my bible throughout the first statistics online class I have ever had.It guided me through the most complex stat problems.I highly recommend this book to anyone who has not ever had statistics before.It explains concepts in a clear, concise manner.

A sound, basic stats book.
This book is a good introduction to the topic and served me well when I needed a refresher on statistical concepts.Without rehashing comments made by other reviewers, the only shortfalls for me was that structural equation modeling and psychological society reporting guidelines for reporting anova, regression, etc was not covered.While some may consider these advanced concepts (beyond a book of basic stats), APA guidelines or at least generic reporting guidelines are explained in other books, some within a similar price range. It would have greatly extended the relevance of this book to psychology students, particularly at the undergraduate level.As it stands, I'd recommend it as more suitable for undergraduate students of business studies than the social sciences.

More than 40 Years Late
Knowing how to apply and interpret statistics is more important than ever.This book teaches the basic concepts that lay the foundation for understanding the statistics commonly used in finance, quality control, marketing and science.

The authors employ a "concept-interpretation" approach to learning.For each important statistical concept, there is plain-language definition that uses no complicated mathematical terms.The interpretation fully explains the concept and its importance.It occasionally even goes so far as to explain the misconceptions and errors people make when they attempt to apply the concept.

The book even contains step-by-step instructions for using Microsoft Excel and TI-83/84 calculators to calculate the answers.For those who love exercises, a companion website provides downloadable practice files.

This is the book I needed more than 40 years ago when I took my first statistics course in high school.If you have struggled with attempting to conquer statistics, try this book.The authors have done a masterful job of simplifying what often seems to many as incomprehensible. ... Read more

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The Practice of Statistics: TI-83/84/89 Graphing Calculator Enhanced
The book was ordered for my grandson as a required text for a high school class.Received prompt and excellent service from the purveyor - with time between purchase and receipt of book only 5 days.

Perfect second hand text book.
This was a second-hand textbook and it was better than advertised and it arrived quicker than advertised. Couldn't be better.

Great for Independent Learning
This textbook is very easy to follow with many examples to reference.The wording is very simple--nothing too complex throughout the textbook.It also shows 83/84 and 89 step-by-step examples right next to each other (no need to follow one when you have the other calculator).Overall, I like this textbook since it's very simplified and easy to follow for "on your own" learners.

Overall a good purchase
The book arrived in great time. It was a little more worn on the corners than I thought it would be but the inside was clean and my daughter was fine with the book. I would buy from this seller again.

AP Statitstics Textbook
Clear explanations and good problems. Topics, problems, tests, are all perfect for studying/teaching an AP Statistics class. This is the book I use when teaching my AP Stats class ... Read more