Introductory Statistics and Analytics

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Concise, thoroughly class-tested primer that features basicstatistical concepts in the concepts in the context of analytics,resampling, and the bootstrap A uniquely developed presentation of key statistical topics,Introductory Statistics and Analytics: A ResamplingPerspective provides an accessible approach to statisticalanalytics, resampling, and the bootstrap for readers with variouslevels of exposure to basic probability and statistics. Originallyclass-tested at one of the first online learning companies in thediscipline, www.statistics.com, the book primarily focuses onapplications of statistical concepts developed via resampling, witha background discussion of mathematical theory. This featurestresses statistical literacy and understanding, which demonstratesthe fundamental basis for statistical inference and demystifiestraditional formulas. The book begins with illustrations that have the essentialstatistical topics interwoven throughout before moving on todemonstrate the proper design of studies. Meeting all of theGuidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education(GAISE) requirements for an introductory statistics course,Introductory Statistics and Analytics: A ResamplingPerspective also includes: * Over 300 "Try It Yourself" exercises andintermittent practice questions, which challenge readers atmultiple levels to investigate and explore key statisticalconcepts * Numerous interactive links designed to provide solutions toexercises and further information on crucial concepts * Linkages that connect statistics to the rapidly growing fieldof data science * Multiple discussions of various software systems, such asMicrosoft Office Excel®, StatCrunch, and R, to develop andanalyze data * Areas of concern and/or contrasting points-of-view indicatedthrough the use of "Caution" icons Introductory Statistics and Analytics: A ResamplingPerspective is an excellent primary textbook for courses inpreliminary statistics as well as a supplement for courses inupper-level statistics and related fields, such as biostatisticsand econometrics. The book is also a general reference for readersinterested in revisiting the value of statistics.

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Peter C. Bruce

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"The book is an excellent primary textbook for courses in preliminary statistics as well as a supplement for courses in upper-level statistics and related fields, such as biostatistics and econometrics. The book is also a general reference for readers interested in revisiting the value of statistics." (Zentralblatt MATH, 1 April 2015)
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