TY - BOOK AU - Peck, Roxy., author. AU - Olsen, Chris., author. AU - Devore, Jay L., author. TI - Introduction to statistics and data analysis SN - 9789814878135 AV - QA 276.12 P43 2019 PY - 2019/// CY - Singapore : PB - Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd, KW - Statisics KW - Mathematical statistics N1 - Includes answers to selected odd-numbered exercises ; Includes bibliographical references; The role of statistics and the data analysis process --Collecting data sensibly --Graphical methods for describing data --Numerical methods for describing data --Summarizing bivariate data --Probability --Random variables and probability distributions --Sampling variability and sampling distributions --Estimation using a single sample --Hypothesis testing using a single sample --Comparing two populations or treatments --The analysis of categorical data and goodness-of-fit tests --Simple linear regression and correlation: inferential methods --Multiple regression analysis --Analysis of variance --Nonparamentric (distribution-free) statistical methods. N2 - INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS introduces to the study of statistics and data analysis by using real data and attention-grabbing examples. The authors guide through an intuition-based learning process that stresses interpretation and communication of statistical information. Simple notation--including frequent substitution of words for symbols--helps you grasp concepts and cement your comprehension. You'll also find coverage of most major technologies as a problem-solving tool, plus hands-on activities in each chapter that allow you to practice statistics first hand ER -