A Basic Course in Statistics - Softcover

Clarke, G. M.; Cooke, D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340567724 ISBN 13: 9780340567722

Publisher: Hodder Arnold, 1992

Synopsis

This new edition includes computing exercises at the end of each chapter to reflect the growing use of computers in teaching statistics. It is designed for students taking introductory courses in statistics in school, technical colleges and universities.

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Review

...the answer to many a student's prayer (and their teacher's) and I would heartily recommend it.

...an excellent text from which to learn (The Statistician, of previous editions)

From the Back Cover

The importance of statistics stems from its usefulness. Statistics is concerned with the collection and analysis of data in order to obtain a better understanding of phenomena, and its methods have proved relevant to a wide range of subjects. The strength of this text, now in its fifth edition, is its applicability across a range of disciplines, making it the perfect choice as an introductory textbook for first year students. Although an elementary knowledge of calculus is assumed, the main focus is on the development and application of statistical ideas. Each topic is explained with the help of numerous realistic practical examples, and reinforced by simple exercises and small projects. In this new edition, the computing content is based on Minitab, Release 14, with its extensive facilities in graphical and descriptive statistics. Additional material, including multiple–choice questions and datasets, is provided on a companion website.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Arnold
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340567724
• ISBN 13: 9780340567722
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 464