Stats: Modeling the World

by David Bock, Paul F. Velleman, Richard D. De Veaux

For courses in Introductory Statistics (algebra-based). Gets students thinking statistically from the start Modeling the World by Bock, Velleman, DeVeaux, and Bullard engages students by opening with practical data analysis and graphics. Chapters begin with new, motivating examples and follow through with analyses of the data; then, real-world examples provide a basis for sample problems and exercises.
The authors' colloquial, approachable writing style reads unlike any other statistics text. Their signature Think, Show, and Tell problem-solving method guides students through learning what we can find in data, why we find it interesting, and how to report it to others. Focused lessons are shorter than in most other texts, and are more manageable for both students and instructors. The 5th Edition extends the innovations of this acclaimed text, with important revisions and additions that support the teaching of Statistics and statistical thinking as it is practiced today.
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Genres: Textbooks, Mathematics

816 pages, Hardcover

First published September 23, 2013

Reviews

[Addie Wilson · Rating 1 out of 5]

makes me sad

[Robert Jiang · Rating 3 out of 5]

This version of the book was really good - the author effectively and clearly describes each statistical model to readers and ensures that all possible questions are answered. The book also contains many practice problems along with solutions in order to ensure that readers and students have the opportunity to become familiar with statistics. However, this textbook tends to be boring, because there isn't much of a break between topics, and things tend to drag out for longer than they need to be. Although it has good content, this book does not motivate readers as much to actually see it.

[Caitlyn Elizabeth Coy · Rating 3 out of 5]

lived up to the hype.

[James Millikan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the textbook I used to teach AP Statistics to high school seniors. The key ideas are clearly presented, well-motivated, and strike a good balance of formalism and plain English. The scope is just right, allowing for the entire book to be covered before the AP Exam. The teacher’s edition resources and comments for instructors are also excellent and should generally be heeded.

If I were pressed to improve the text, perhaps more digital resources could be suggested to introduce computational techniques beyond the TI-84. Nevertheless, this remains an excellent choice for AP Stats.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly interesting...

[Anna Tatelman · Rating 5 out of 5]

As textbooks go, this one is really helpful, informative, and -- while certainly far from 'engaging' -- won't put you immediately to sleep as so many other textbooks do.