Statistics: Principles and Methods

by Richard A. Johnson, Gouri K. Bhattacharyya

Noted for its clear and consise, statistically accurate discussions that constantly probe beyond the procedures to teach students the reasoning behind a method. The authors discuss the assumptions that all statistical models make, and motivate discussions using real-life examples. By means of good motivation, sound explanations, and an abundance of illustrations given in a real-world context, Principles and Methods, Fourth Edition emphasizes more than just a superficial understanding of the material.This book is intended for students who do not have a strong background in mathematics but seek to learn the basic ideas of statistics and their application in a variety of practical settings. The core material of the book is common to almost all first courses in statistics and is designed to be covered well within a one-semester course in introductory statistics for freshman to seniors.

736 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1985

About the author

Mathematics and Statistics

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