ISBN: 0764140892 Binding: Paperback Edition: 5 Author(s): Martin Sternstein Ph.D. Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Number of Pages: 608
One Diagnostic and five full-length Advanced Placement Practice Exams are presented in the manual with all questions answered and explained Equally valuable to prospective test takers is the author's 15-chapter topic review covering virtually everything they will encounter on the actual exam Topics for review are divided into four general themes: Exploratory Analysis Planning a Study Probability and Statistical Inference Additional multiple-choice and free-response questions with answers are presented at the end of all 15 chapters Detailed appendices include exam-taking advice an AP scoring guide a guide to basic uses of TI-83TI-84 calculators and more This manual may be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM containing two additional full-length practice exams giving students a total of eight practice exams The free-response questions in all exams have been replaced in this new edition in order to bring practice tests completely up to date and accurately reflect the latest AP Statistics exams
ISBN: 0073376337 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 3 Author(s): William Navidi Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math Number of Pages: 928
Statistics for Engineers and Scientists stands out for its crystal clear presentation of applied statistics Suitable for a one or two semester course the book takes a practical approach to methods of statistical modeling and data analysis that are most often used in scientific work Statistics for Engineers and Scientists features a unique approach highlighted by an engaging writing style that explains difficult concepts clearly along with the use of contemporary real world data sets to help motivate students and show direct connections to industry and research While focusing on practical applications of statistics the text makes extensive use of examples to motivate fundamental concepts and to develop intuition
ISBN: 0071751335 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Stan Gibilisco Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Number of Pages: 398
MULTIPLY your chances of learning STATISTICS Trying to understand statistics but feeling a bit uncertain Here's your solution Statistics Demystifed Second Edition helps you master this fundamental topic with ease Written in a step-by-step format this practical guide begins by reviewing background mathematics probability basics and descriptive measures The book goes on to demonstrate statistics in action with coverage of sampling estimation hypotheses prediction regression correlation causation order and chaos Detailed examples concise explanations and worked-out problems make it easy to understand the material and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning It's a no-brainer You'll learn about:
The probability fallacy
Random sampling
Estimation
Assumptions and testing
Chaos bounds and randomness
Variance and standard deviation
Correlation and causeeffect relations
The use of statistics in medicine law math and engineering Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advanced student Statistics Demystified Second Edition helps you master this essential subject
The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical Software Design
ISBN: 1593273843 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Norman Matloff Publisher: No Starch Press Number of Pages: 400
R is the world's most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothlyThe Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software development with R from basic types and data structures to advanced topics like closures recursion and anonymous functions No statistical knowledge is required and your programming skills can range from hobbyist to proAlong the way you'll learn about functional and object-oriented programming running mathematical simulations and rearranging complex data into simpler more useful formats You'll also learn to:
Create artful graphs to visualize complex data sets and functions
Write more efficient code using parallel R and vectorization
Interface R with CC++ and Python for increased speed or functionality
Find new packages for text analysis image manipulation and thousands more
Squash annoying bugs with advanced debugging techniques
Whether you're designing aircraft forecasting the weather or you just need to tame your data The Art of R Programming is your guide to harnessing the power of statistical computing
ISBN: 0073309494 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 2 Author(s): William Navidi Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math Number of Pages: 675
Real World Data Sets with new problems along with ARIS McGraw-Hill's Homework Management System define what this second edition has to offer Within ARIS Navidi offers 300 algorithmic practice problems along with Java applets that allow students to interactively explore ideas in the text Customizable PowerPoint lecture notes for each chapter are available as well along with suggested syllabi and other features More information can be found at arismhhecom This new edition includes more than 200 new exercises a new section on point estimation on histograms and provides discussion of Chebyshevs inequality
ISBN: 1412979633 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Neil J. Salkind Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc Number of Pages: 120
Become a pro at using Excel for statistical analysis
Designed for users already familiar with basic computer operations Neil J Salkinds Excel Statistics: A Quick Guideshows readers how to utilize the features of Microsoft Excel to answer both simple and complex questions about data analysis Excel novices and experts alike will find this text not only practical but easy to use and engaging
SPSS for Introductory and Intermediate Statistics: SPSS for Intermediate Statistics: Use and Interpretation, Third Edition
ISBN: 0805862676 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3 Author(s): Nancy Leech, Karen Barrett, George A Morgan Publisher: Routledge Academic Number of Pages: 288
This book helps students learn to analyze and interpret research data using SPSS by demonstrating how to compute a variety of statistics covered in intermediate statistics courses This edition features SPSS 150 but it can also be used withSPSS 16 & 17 orearlier versions Each chapter introduces several related statistics in a user-friendly manner and provides instructions on how to run them and interpret the outputs The book reviews research designs and how to assess the assumptions accuracy and reliability of data The authors demonstrate how to: choose an appropriate statistic based on the research design and level of measurement; use SPSS to help answer research questions; and interpret and write about SPSS outputs The examples use real datacontained on the book's CD The3rd edition features:
Instructor's Resource materials (available on request)with answers to interpretation questionsextra SPSS problems and course support for instructors
Four extra SPSS problems in each chapter for additional practice
A new chapter on multilevel linear modeling with SPSS
Post-hoc tests in addition to contrasts in the Factorial ANOVA and ANCOVA chapter
Coverage of odd ratios and effect sizes for logistic and discriminant analyses
How to compute and interpret post-hoc power demonstrated for each statistic
An expanded Appendix Getting Started and Other Useful SPSS Commands including how to work with the output; import and export files; select cases; and split and merge files
SPSS for Intermediate Statistics 3rd Editionprovides:
The key SPSS windows needed to perform the analyses
Display of the outputs readers can expect to produce with call-out boxes to highlight what to focus on
Interpretation sections and questions to help students better understand the output and write about the results
Charts and tables to help select an appropriate statistic and interpret statistical significance and effect sizes
Lab assignments organized around the way students proceed in every step of a research project
Appendices on getting started with SPSS a brief review of basic statistics and answers to the odd-numbered interpretation questions
Twenty data sets on the book's CD along with a quick reference guide and how to make tables and figures
This inexpensive paperback is intended as a supplemental text for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses on intermediateadvanced statistics andor research methods taught in departments of psychology education human development and other applied and health sciences andor for researchers in these areas looking to have a handy reference for SPSS Instructor's Resource materials arefree upon adoption View wwwresearchmethodsarenacom
Statistics for Managers using MS Excel (6th Edition)
ISBN: 0137035195 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 6 Author(s): David M. Levine, Mark L. Berenson, Timothy C. Krehbiel, David F. Stephan Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 840
Analyze the data see the business relevance
Reducing the emphasis on doing computations this practical text thoroughly integrates Microsoft Excel as a tool for analysis and presents statistical concepts in the context of the functional areas of business
The sixth edition focuses on making statistics even more relevant to the business world and builds on the books hallmark feature of helping readers with the analysis of statistics
Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics
ISBN: 1412951496 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 3rd Author(s): Neil J. Salkind Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc Number of Pages: 432
Click on the Supplements tab above for further details on the different versions of SPSS programs
This book is fantastic and accessible to students Datasets on the website are extremely helpful -Lauren Miizock Emmanuel College"Salkind's book has been (still is) an extraordinary part of the process of Statistical learning in my courses since 2004" -Jose R Rivera International AmericanUniversity of Puerto Rico "Another great teaching tool from an author who understands how to teach statistics" -Dr Neil Penny Alvernia University "This the best statistics book that I have used in teaching and taking stastics courses It is well organized and offers complete thorough yet simple explanations" -Patricia Ging Tennessee Wesleyan CollegeThe bestselling Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics is now in its Third Edition This text teaches an often intimidating and difficult subject in a way that is informative personable and clear Author Neil J Salkind takes students through various statistical procedures beginning with correlation and graphical representation of data and ending with inferential techniques and analysis of variance In addition the text covers SPSS and includes reviews of more advanced techniques such as reliability validity introductory non-parametric statistics and more Pedagogical features include sidebars offering additional technical information about the topics presented and points that reinforce major themes in the book This new edition also includes more examples than ever before an expanded set of exercises at the end of each chapter and a more comprehensive glossary
Key Features of the Third Edition
Gives updated examples from a variety of disciplines and more of them than ever before
Contains more Time to Practice exercises with answers in the back of the book
Presents additional coverage of general research methods basics
Includes expanded coverage of power
An Instructors Resource CD (ISBN: 978-1-4129-5152-4) is available to qualified adopters of the text It includes:
A downloadable (PDF) pamphlet on How to Teach Statistics
Sample syllabi
Extensive lecture outlines (PowerPoint)
Art from the book for use as overheads
An additional set of practice problems (with answers)
Answers to questions about the SAGE Journal articles that appear on the Companion Web Site
Data sets in SPSS and Excel
A test bank placed into Diploma 63 (Brownstone)
To request the IRCD for this book please contact Customer Care at 18008187243 or by emailing infosagepubcom with course name and enrollment and your university mailing address to expedite the processThe companion Web site located at wwwsagepubcomsalkindstudy offers:
Practice quizzes
Flashcards
Access to SAGE Journal articles related to each chapter (whenever possible)
An in-depth review of SPSS
Data sets in SPSS and Excel
A list of useful Web links
A link to Neils blog statforpeopleblogspotcom
In addition for only 25 extra on top of the price of the textbook students can purchase the text as a bundlethat includes a copy of SPSS Student Version 15 (ISBN: 978-1-4129-5151-7)
ISBN: 1111186367 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 9 Author(s): Joseph F. Healey Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 560
STATISTICS: A TOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH Ninth Edition is a comprehensive reader-friendly text that uses real-world examples engaging exercises and special features in every chapter to help even the most math-averse students succeed in a required statistics course At the same time this versatile text is appropriate for more advanced students in diverse social science disciplines providing an accessible well-balanced introduction to fundamental concepts of statistics and their practical application to a wide variety of contemporary social issues The text covers hand calculations and the use of computers providing a solid grounding in both traditional formulas and the latest SPSS statistical software package Healey effectively breaks down even complex material to help students master key concepts and hone the skills they will need to succeed as professionals in a social science field--or simply to become "statistically literate" intelligent consumers of social research
