A Basic Course in Statistics - Softcover

Clarke, G. M.; Cooke, D.

 
9780713126723: A Basic Course in Statistics
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0713126728 ISBN 13: 9780713126723
Publisher: Hodder, 1978

Synopsis

Expanded and revised to include new computing exercises using actual data along with tips, solutions and a set of updated questions. Computer use is encouraged to facilitate analysis of data sets too large to be done by hand; to assist in the drawing of diagrams, histograms and scatter plots; to simulate probability models in order to illustrate probability and statistical theory. Explains how to tackle computing exercises using the statistical package MINITAB.

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Review

'...the answer to many a student's prayer (and their teacher's) and I would heartily recommend it.' -- The Statistician (of previous editions)

'The many examples, exercises, computing exercises and projects make it a good sourcebook for teachers.' -- Statistics in Medicine (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.

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Publisher
Hodder
Publication date
1978
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0713126728
ISBN 13 
9780713126723
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
384