Introduction to Probability and Statistics

by William Mendenhall, Robert J. Beaver, Barbara M. Beaver

Used by hundreds of thousands of students, market-leading INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS, Thirteenth Edition, blends proven coverage with new innovations to ensure you gain a solid understanding of statistical concepts--and see their relevance to your everyday life. The new thirteenth edition retains the text's straightforward presentation and traditional outline for descriptive and inferential statistics while incorporating modern technology--including computational software and interactive visual tools--to help you master statistical reasoning and skillfully interpret statistical results. Exciting learning tools like MyPersonal Trainer, MyApplet, and MyTip ensure that you thoroughly understand chapter material and give you hands-on experience putting it into action. Drawing from decades of classroom teaching experience, the authors clearly illustrate how to apply statistical procedures as they explain how to describe real sets of data, what statistical tests mean in terms of practical application, how to evaluate the validity of the assumptions behind statistical tests, and what to do when statistical assumptions have been violated. Statistics can be an intimidating course, but with this text you will be well prepared. With its thorough explanations, insightful examples, practical exercises, and innovative technology features, INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS, Thirteenth Edition, equips you with a firm foundation in statistical concepts, as well as the tools to apply them to the world around you.

Genres: Mathematics, Textbooks, School, Academic, Business, Education, Science

768 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Kate]

This book could really use a good style editor. Numbering conventions are all wonky. Mentioning things and not defining them til chapters later. We have fun in class pointing out the inconsistencies.

Oh and FYI the 12th edition and 13th edition are nearly the same; some of the extra problems in the chapters are slightly different. We examined #1.37 in class this week, and the numbers of hazardous dump sites in the 12th edition were taken from a 2003 survey, which differed slightly with the later numbers my classmates had in their edition. If your professor assigns homework, this could create a problem. Mine doesn't, so I am fortunate to have been able to purchase the much cheaper, earlier edition.

[Frank · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three and a half stars. The examples are good. But it would be nice if the author included some proofs instead of repeating "the proof is beyond the scope of this book". Also, the author used Excel and Minitab instead of Excel and R. Who uses Minitab in industry?

[Giffari Aditya · Rating 3 out of 5]

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