Statistics: Principles and Methods

by Richard A. Johnson, Gouri K. Bhattacharyya

This book provides readers with an understanding of the reasoning by which findings from sample data can be extended to general conclusions, and learn some basic statistical methods. Discussion of the statistical methods includes an explanation of their underlying assumptions and the dangers of ignoring them. There are numerous data sets and computer outputs which give an appreciation of the role of the computer in modern data analysis.

736 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1985

About the author

Mathematics and Statistics

For the author of sports oriented works, see Richard A. Johnson.