Author Description
Elementary Statistics: A Step-by-Step Approach, Second Canadian Edition, has been updated to help students in the beginning statistics course whose mathematical background is limited to basic algebra. The book follows a non-theoretical approach without formal proofs, explaining concepts intuitively and supporting them with abundant examples. The applications span a broad range of topics certain to appeal to the interests of students of diverse backgrounds and include problems in business, sports, health, architecture, education, entertainment, political science, psychology, history, criminal justice, the environment, transportation, physical sciences, demographics, eating habits, and travel and leisure.ACCESS TO CONNECT IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE PURCHASE OF A COURSESMART TITLE. TO RECEIVE CONNECT WITH EBOOK visit www.mcgrawhill.ca/he/estore
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental principles of statistics through an accessible, non-theoretical framework designed for students with limited mathematical backgrounds. Allan Bluman utilizes his extensive experience in mathematics education to present complex concepts using intuitive explanations rather than formal proofs. The text relies on a wide array of practical examples to bridge the gap between abstract statistical theory and real-world application.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of descriptive and inferential statistics
- Step-by-step problem-solving methodologies
- Diverse application datasets spanning business, health, and social sciences
Scope Limits
- Does not provide formal mathematical proofs or advanced theoretical derivations
- Excludes specialized statistical software programming tutorials
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently identify this text as a standard introductory resource for students requiring a conceptual rather than a proof-based foundation in statistics. The consensus among academic reviewers is that the structured, example-heavy approach effectively lowers the barrier to entry for non-math majors.
Page Count:
800
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math Jan-06-2011
ISBN-10:
0070005508
ISBN-13:
9780070005501
Applied
Mathematics
Education
Statistics
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