Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data

Sullivan, Michael, III

ISBN 10: 0321828194 ISBN 13: 9780321828194

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2012

Synopsis

This edition features the exact same content as the traditional book in a convenient, three-hole- punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Mike Sullivan regularly teaches introductory statistics, and this experience has helped him develop a understanding of what today s students need to succeed in the course. Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data, Fourth Edition, provides tools that help students see the bigger picture and make informed decisions. In addition, Mike s contributions to the supplements and technology program make it easier to teach a multi-dimensional, engaging course.
The book offers new features that take advantage of statistical software, so students can focus on building conceptual understanding rather than memorizing formulas. A new example structure offers a bridge between by-hand solutions and the use of technology, and updated technology support appears in each chapter. All the resources including the author s Camtasia Studio(r) videos that respond to student questions and his national survey data in StatCrunch were created for Mike s classroom and are available for use in yours, to help students succeed and stay engaged. This package consists of:

• Books a la Carte for Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data, Fourth Edition

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About this title

About the Author

With training in mathematics, statistics, and economics, Mike Sullivan, III has a varied teaching background that includes 15 years of instruction in both high school and college-level mathematics. He is currently a full-time professor of mathematics and statistics at Joliet Junior College. Mike has numerous textbooks in publication in addition to his Introductory Statistics Series, which include a Developmental Math series, and a Precalculus series, which he writes with his father, Michael Sullivan. Mike has built this book in the classroom using feedback from his students. He is well aware of the challenges of students taking an introductory statistics course. His goal is for students to be more informed interpreters of data, so that they will be better decision makers and have stronger critical-thinking skills. When not in the classroom or writing, Michael enjoys spending time with his three children, Michael, Kevin, and Marissa, and playing golf.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321828194
• ISBN 13: 9780321828194
• Binding: Loose Leaf
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 790