activity-based statistics

Scheaffer, Richard L.; Watkins, Ann; Witmer, Jeffrey; Gnanadesikan, Mrudulla

ISBN 10: 1930190727 / ISBN 13: 9781930190726

Published by Key College (edition 2nd), 2004

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 1930190727-11-1

Synopsis:

Incorporating feedback from the numerous users of the first edition and the reviewers of the drafts of the second edition, the authors for this revision:

* Updated the examples and data.

* Added two totally new activities, V is for Variation: How Far Are You from the Mean? and The Lazy Student, an activity that explores the spread as random variables are introduced.

* Designed a new look and feel that makes each activity clear, and easier to use.

Synopsis: The second edition of Activity-Based Statistics, revised by Tim Erickson, remains true to the vision of the original, highly respected author team: A set of basic, hands-on, exploratory activities that can be completed without the use of technology. Because these activities are designed to be conducted with materials that are easily obtainable (coins, dice, pasta, paper, marbles, and so on), their implementation is made easy for any instructor without regard to budget concerns or technology proficiency. By making the activities fun and engaging the authors are promoting the idea that statistics is, indeed, an experimental science. The Student Guide is affordably-priced for supplemental adoption in addition to another core statistics text.With over 40 activities from which to choose, instructors should easily find many that are appropriate for both the college introductory course curricula and AP Statistics. Using Activity-Based Statistics in addition to any standard introductory statistics text helps students experience statistics in context and discover its everyday relevance. Activities can be introduced once students have become familiar with standard statistics topics.

The directions for each activity are simple and easy to understand, and most can be completed in one 50-minute class period.

Bibliographic Details

Title: activity-based statistics
Publisher: Key College (edition 2nd)
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd.