Statistics

• New Case Studies: More than one-third of the chapter opener case studies are new and updated.

• New and Updated Exercises: Neil Weiss has updated exercises (and relevant data sets) where appropriate and has provided many new exercises in this edition.

• Procedure Boxes: Why, When, and How : The procedure boxes have been enhanced to include the "why, when, and how" of the methods. Each procedure box has a brief identifying title followed by a statement of its purpose (why it's used), the assumptions for its use (when it's used), and the steps for applying the procedure (how it's used).

• Parallel Procedures for Hypothesis Testing: Both the critical-value and P-value approaches to hypothesis testing appear in a single split-format procedure box, for ease of use and for facilitating the comparison of the two approaches.

• What Does It Mean: This feature is used to state in "plain English" the meaning of definitions, formulas, and key facts. It's also used to summarize certain types of discussions.

• Parallel Presentations of Technology: The Weiss approach offers complete flexibility in the coverage of technology which includes options for use of MINITAB, Excel, and the TI-83 and TI-84 Plus. Instructions and output for each package are included in Technology Centers throughout the book.

• Option for Brief Probability Coverage: Because of Weiss's unique presentation, only a basic coverage of probability is required. Weiss's flexibility allows instructors the option to cover as much or as little probability as they would like. Elementary Statistics has one optional probability chapter, though only a few sections are required to understand subsequent material.

• Option for Brief Experimental Design Coverage: In the new edition, coverage of experimental designs is optional. Introductions to the principles of experimental design, terminology, of experimental design, and basic statistical designs are available for coverage at the instructor's discretion.

• Option for Brief Sampling Coverage: In the new editions, the only sampling design required for study is simple random sampling. Further sampling designs (systematic random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, and multistage sampling) are available for coverage at the instructor's discretion.

• Interpretation: This feature is an integral part of the solutions included in the worked examples. It points out how to interpret the results of statistical analyses.

• StatExplore: StatExplore is online statistical software in MyMathLab, offering an easy-to-use interface and an alternative to commercial statistical software. Each chapter of ES contains a new feature that discusses the use of StatExplore to perform statistical analyses examined in the chapter and includes StatExplore exercises. StatExplore is customized for this textbook, and is available for use by qualified adopters at no charge.

• Current Statistical Software: The new editions contain instructions and output for the new Release 14 of MINITAB in addition to instructions and output for Excel and the TI-83 and TI-84 Plus.

• Focus Database: A brand new database has been constructed for the Focusing on Data Analysis sections that appear at the end of each chapter. These sections include problems related to the Focus Database. This database contains information on 13 variables for the undergraduate students attending the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. These students are considered a population of interest. Inferential methods are to be applied by sampling the database.

• MyMathLab and MathXL for Statistics will be available with Weiss for the first time.

 1. The Nature of Statistics


 2. Organizing Data


 3. Descriptive Measures


 4. Descriptive Methods in Regression and Correlation


 5. Probability and Random Variables


 6. The Normal Distribution


 7. The Sampling Distribution of the Sample Mean


 8. Confidence Intervals for One Population Mean


 9. Hypothesis Tests for One Population Mean


10. Inferences for Two Population Means


11. Inferences for Population Proportions


12. Chi-Square Procedures


13. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)


14. Inferential Methods in Regression and Correlation

Introductory Statistics - Algebra-Based  (Statistics)

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  Elementary Statistics, 7/E
  Weiss
  ©2008 | Pearson | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 780 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321422090 | ISBN-13: 9780321422095
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  Elementary Statistics, Seventh Edition, features a thorough presentation of the reasoning behind statistics, balanced with analysis and exploration of real data.  This text emphasizes the development of statistical thinking rather than rote drill and practice. 

   

  This new edition continues the author’s tradition of cutting-edge statistical pedagogy and seamless integration of technology, and includes hundreds of new exercises with carefully cited data from journals, magazines, newspapers, and Web sites.

   

  Elementary Statistics, Seventh Edition, is the ideal text for instructors who teach a one-semester course and prefer a briefer presentation of topics.

  
  

  Datasets and other resources (where applicable) for this book are available here.

About the Author

Neil A. Weiss received his Ph.D. from UCLA in 1970 and subsequently accepted an Assistant-Professor position at Arizona State University, where he was ultimately promoted to therank of Full Professor. Dr. Weiss has taught statistics, probability, andmathematics-from the freshman level to the advanced graduate level-for morethan 30 years. In recognition of his excellence in teaching, Dr. Weiss received the Dean's Quality Teaching Award from the ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.   This comprehensive knowledge andexperience ensures that Weiss's texts are mathematically and statistically accurate as well as pedagogically sound.

In addition to his numerous research publications, Dr. Weiss has authored or co-authored books in finite mathematics, statistics, and real analysis, and is currently working on two new books: one in probability theory and the other in applied regression analysis and analysisof variance. Weiss's texts-well known for their precision, readability, and pedagogical excellence-are used worldwide.

Dr. Weiss is a pioneer of the integration of statistical software into textbooks and the classroom, first providing such integration over 20 years ago in the book Introductory Statistics (Addison-Wesley, 1982). Weiss and Addison-Wesley continue this pioneering spirit to this day with the inclusion of some of the most comprehensive Web sites in the field.

In his spare time, Dr. Weiss enjoys walking, studying and practicing meditation, and playing hold 'em poker. He has two sons.

Stand-alone Access Code Tutor Center
Addison-Wesley
©2008 | Pearson | Access Code Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0201721708 | ISBN-13: 9780201721706
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MathXL Online Course live date, 6/E
Weiss
©2005 | Pearson | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Estimated Availability : 07/26/2004
ISBN-10: 0321241215 | ISBN-13: 9780321241214

MyMathLab/MyStatLab Instructor Access Kit, 4/E
Addison-Wesley
©2008 | Pearson | Paper Package | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321199928 | ISBN-13: 9780321199928

Printed Test Bank, 7/E
Butros
©2005 | Pearson | Paper; 448 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321241401 | ISBN-13: 9780321241405
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Supplementary Exercises, 7/E
Weiss
©2005 | Pearson | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321392574 | ISBN-13: 9780321392572
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Excel Manual, 7/E
Walters
©2005 | Pearson | Paper; 148 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321241428 | ISBN-13: 9780321241429
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JMP Lab Manual, 7/E
Walters
©2005 | Pearson | Paper; 168 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321241371 | ISBN-13: 9780321241375
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MINITAB Student Release 14 Statistical Software (CD only)
Minitab & Inc.
©2008 | Pearson | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321113136 | ISBN-13: 9780321113139
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MathXL Digital Student Access Code (12-month)
Addison-Wesley
©2008 | Pearson | Digital Access Code | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321488652 | ISBN-13: 9780321488657
Online purchase price: $42.00

Minitab Manual, 7/E
Fesq
©2005 | Pearson | Paper; 240 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321241533 | ISBN-13: 9780321241535
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SPSS Manual, 7/E
Peck
©2005 | Pearson | Paper; 240 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321241339 | ISBN-13: 9780321241337
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Stand-alone Access Code Tutor Center
Addison-Wesley
©2008 | Pearson | Access Code Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0201721708 | ISBN-13: 9780201721706
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TI-83/TI-84 Plus Manual, 7/E
Fischer
©2005 | Pearson | Paper; 232 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321241525 | ISBN-13: 9780321241528
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Excel 2007 with DDXL Study Card for Statistics
Priestly
©2009 | Pearson | Study Card; 6 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321592808 | ISBN-13: 9780321592804
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Graphing Calculator Study Card for Statistics
McDonald-Newman
©2009 | Pearson | Study Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321570774 | ISBN-13: 9780321570772
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JMP v. 6 Study Card for Statistics
Priestly
©2009 | Pearson | Study Card; 6 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321592816 | ISBN-13: 9780321592811
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Minitab v. 15 Study Card for Statistics
Priestly
©2010 | Pearson | Study Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321592824 | ISBN-13: 9780321592828
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R Study Card for Statistics
Reimherr
©2009 | Pearson | Study Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321592832 | ISBN-13: 9780321592835
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SPSS v. 17 Study Card for Statistics
Priestly
©2009 | Pearson | Study Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321589793 | ISBN-13: 9780321589798
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StatCrunch Study Card
West
©2010 | Pearson | Study Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321628926 | ISBN-13: 9780321628923
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Stand-alone Access Code Tutor Center
Addison-Wesley
©2008 | Pearson | Access Code Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0201721708 | ISBN-13: 9780201721706
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  Introductory Statistics, 7/E
  Weiss
  ©2005 | Pearson | Cloth; 960 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201771314 | ISBN-13: 9780201771312
  Suggested retail price: $141.33  Net price: $106.00  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  Introductory Statistics is the longer of the two texts (Elementary Statistics is the shorter one) and is appropriate for a one- or two-semester course. IS includes more detailed (but still flexible) coverage of probability and later coverage of Correlation and Regression. It also covers more advanced topics covered in the second semester course.

  IS has a reputation for being thorough and precise, and for using real data extensively. Students find the book readable and clear, and the math level is right for the diverse population that takes the introductory statistics course. The text thoroughly explains and illustrates concepts through an abundance of worked out examples.

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