Introduction to Statistics and Data
Analysis is a comprehensive book on statistical science. It is written
by Roxy Peck, Chris Olsen and Jay L. Devore. All the authors are well
renowned academicians and writers. Book is published by Cengage Learning
publications. Five editions of Introduction to Statistics and Data
Analysis have been published. This post features introduction and review
of the 4th edition. It was published in 2012.
Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis:
Introduction to Statistics and Data
Analysis is an interesting book. It is written in handbook style for the
students. It contains a lot of examples from daily life. As statistics
has got immense applications, every chapter is equipped with practical
examples. The first chapter of the book is also related to the role of
statistics an its applications.
Introductory statistics and data
analysis is presented in the book. There are sixteen chapters in total.
All the chapters are related to core statistical concepts. Special
emphasis has been given to the collection of data and its summarizing.
Data is very important as statistical results are based on correct
collection and grouping of data.
One chapter is dedicated to probability.
Detailed introduction to probability is presented by book authors. The
detailed chapter elegantly describes the concept of probability. Rest of
the chapters are based on hypothesis testing and estimation. Different
techniques for different types of population are separately explained in
the book. These include ANOVA (analysis of variance), regression and
others.
Introduction to Statistics and Data
Analysis 4th edition contains excellent pictorial descriptions. These
examples and descriptions help the reader to quickly grasp the concept
of the topic. Exercises are added at the end of each chapter. So,
overall a good book to get introduced to statistical sciences.
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