Introductory Statistics

Prem Mann understands from experience the challenges many students face when learning statistics in their non-native language. His clear and straightforward writing style and use of abundant visuals and figures reinforce key concepts and relate new ideas to prior sections for a smooth transition between topics. Case studies, examples with margin notes, and step-by-step solutions illustrate concepts using relevant real-world topics and applications. Designed for a one-or two-semester course, Statistics, 10th Edition follows the GAISE guidelines for teaching and encourages statistical interpretation and literacy regardless of student background.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Organizing and Graphing Data

Chapter 3: Numerical Descriptive Measures

Chapter 4: Probability

Chapter 5: Discrete Random Variables and Their Probability Distributions

Chapter 6: Continuous Random Variables and the Normal Distribution

Chapter 7: Sampling Distributions

Chapter 8: Estimation of the Mean and Proportion

Chapter 9: Hypothesis Tests About the Mean and Proportion

Chapter 10: Estimation and Hypothesis Testing: Two Populations

Chapter 11: Chi-Square Tests

Chapter 12: Analysis of Variance

Chapter 13: Simple Linear Regression

Chapter 14: Multiple Regression

Chapter 15: Nonparametric Methods