Essentials of Statistics [With CD-ROM]

By Glenn P. Hastedt

Book Overview

For courses in Introductory Statistics. Real data bring statistics to life From opinion polls and clinical trials to self-driving cars, statistics influences and shapes the world around us. Best-selling author Marty Triola is committed to keeping Essentials of Statistics current -- with an unprecedented amount of current real data -- so that students of all majors understand the role of statistics in the world around them. In addition to an abundance of new data sets, examples, and exercises, the 6th Edition is even more effective for today's instructors with the addition of learning objectives as an organizational tool, larger data sets, and new topics and organization in line with advancements in statistics education. In addition, students will find more support in an all-new series of videos, additional opportunities for practice, and improved support for statistical software. Essentials of Statistics is part of a series that includes Elementary Statistics, Elementary Statistics Using the TI 83/84 Plus Calculator, andElementary Statistics Using Excel. Data sets and other resources for this series are available at our website. Also available with MyLab Statistics MyLab(TM) Statistics is the teaching and learning platform that empowers instructors to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. With MyLab Statistics and StatCrunch, an integrated web-based statistical software program, students learn the skills they need to interact with data in the real world. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Statistics does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Statistics, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Statistics, search for: 0134858514 / 9780134858517 Essentials of Statistics Plus MyLab Statistics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 6/e Package consists of: 0134685776 / 9780134685779 Essentials of Statistics 0134870115 / 9780134870113 MyLab Statistics with Pearson eText - Standalone Access Card - for Essentials of Statistics This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321434250
• ISBN13: 9780321434258
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
• Length: 689 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

awesome

Got here before any other books I had ordered. The product description was spot on Good Condition Cheap My teacher is kind of a prick though.

Stats

The text is easy to understand, but I don't recommend taking this book on with out a professor handy. The formulas can be a little daunting. In reality they are not, but you won't know this until the professor explains. I just made it through two weeks of intense statistics and made an A. I recommend this book.

Essentials of Statistics by Mario F. Triola

Triola has a great way of teaching a difficult subject. Real life examples and a sense of humor are used to make it interesting and engaging for the beginner.

Excellent Statistics Textbook

For any professor that is looking to select a great intro statistics textbook, look no further. This is very easy to read and understand, even for the most extreme math/stat phobes. It is well organized and provides valuable references and tables in the appendices. The author, Mario Triola, does a wonderful job of exerting his enthusiasm for statistics into the text and relating the material to every day subjects. For instance,...

Clear and well-organized, but compromised

Triola's book is, for the most part, an excellent choice for an intro stats course. As an instructor, I find it relatively easy to work with, and the included STATDISK gives students many opportunities to analyze large sets of data without having to enter hundreds of values into calculators or computers. It also contains a lot of examples taken from actual data sets; this is the text that will deflect that ubiquitous "what's...