Author Description

Written by the author of the best-selling "Elementary Statistics, Seventh Edition," this concise paperback presents the core of elementary statistics in a language that speaks to today's students. The book focuses only on the essentials, allowing ready use in a variety of course structures, and promotes understanding and motivation by presenting statistics in a context that relates to personal experiences. Featuring modern ideas and an easy-to-comprehend exposition, the book places consistent emphasis on real data and graphical analysis. Descriptive coverage of linear correlation and regression appears early.