Elementary Statistics Using the TI-83/84 Plus Calculator

Description

1. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
2. EXPLORING DATA WITH TABLES AND GRAPHS
3. DESCRIBING, EXPLORING, AND COMPARING DATA
4. PROBABILITY
5. DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS
6. NORMAL PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS
7. ESTIMATING PARAMETERS AND DETERMINING SAMPLE SIZES
8. HYPOTHESIS TESTING
9. INFERENCES FROM TWO SAMPLES
10. CORRELATION AND REGRESSION
11. CHI-SQUARE AND ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE

APPENDICES

• A. TABLES
• B. DATA SETS
• C. WEBSITES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BOOKS
• D. ANSWERS TO ODD-NUMBERED SECTION EXERCISES (and all Chapter Quick Quizzes, Chapter Review Exercises, and Cumulative Review Exercises)

• Credits
• Index of Applications
• Index

Hallmark features of this title

• More than 90% of all examples, exercises and problems use real data.
• Data sets increase statistical literacy. Larger data sets provide experience that aligns with what students are likely to do in future careers.
• Emphasis on interpreting results rather than just obtaining answers helps students develop statistical literacy and arrive at practical conclusions. Worked examples model this approach.
• Flowcharts throughout simplify and clarify complex concepts and procedures.
• The flexible organization allows instructors to cover the basics of correlation and regression early in the course if they wish, and scale coverage of probability as needed to address their unique course needs.

New and updated features of this title

• UPDATED: Real data: Marty Triola is committed to integrating the most real data into his texts with more than 90% of all examples, exercises, and problems using real data. In the 5th Edition, the vast majority of these are new or updated (81% of exercises; 73% of examples; 93% of chapter problems) to make the course as current as possible.
• EXPANDED: Data sets help students gain statistical literacy and teach them to apply the same methodology and thought processes used by professional statisticians.
  • Larger data sets are integrated in the 5th Edition, giving students critical experience that aligns with what they are likely to do in their future careers.
  • These are found in Appendix B of the text, on the student resource site and in MyLab Statistics.
• An increased emphasis on interpreting results, rather than simply obtaining answers, helps students develop statistical literacy and arrive at practical conclusions where appropriate. Worked examples in the text model this approach.
• NEW: Your Turn feature in many examples directs students to a relevant exercise so that they can immediately apply what they just learned from the example.

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For Books a la Carte editions that include MyLabTM or MasteringTM, several versions may exist for each title–including customized versions for individual schools–and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use MyLab or Mastering platforms.

For courses in Introductory Statistics.

Real data bring statistics to life

From opinion polls and clinical trials to self-driving cars, statistics influences and shapes the world around us. Best-selling author Marty Triola is committed to keeping Elementary Statistics Using the TI-83/84 Plus Calculator current — with an unprecedented amount of current real data — so that students of all majors understand the role of statistics in the world around them.

In addition to an abundance of new data sets, examples, and exercises, the 5th Edition is even more effective for today’s instructors with the addition of learning objectives as an organizational tool, larger data sets, and new topics and organization in line with advancements in statistics education. In addition, students will find more support in an all-new series of videos, additional opportunities for practice, and improved support for statistical software.

Elementary Statistics Using the TI-83/84 Plus Calculator is part of a series that includes Elementary Statistics, Essentials of Statistics, and Elementary Statistics Using Excel. Data sets and other resources for this series are available at our website.

Also available with MyLab Statistics MyLabTM Statistics is the teaching and learning platform that empowers instructors to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. With MyLab Statistics and StatCrunch, an integrated web-based statistical software program, students learn the skills they need to interact with data in the real world.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Statistics does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Statistics, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

About our author

Mario F. Triola is a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Dutchess Community College, where he has taught statistics for over 30 years. Marty also is the author of Elementary Statistics, 14th Edition, Elementary Statistics Using Excel, 7th Edition, and Essentials of Statistics, 6th Edition. He is a coauthor of Biostatistics for the Biological and Health Sciences, 2nd Edition, Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life, 5th Edition, and Business Statistics. Elementary Statistics is currently available as an International Edition, and it has been translated into several languages.

Marty designed the original Statdisk statistical software, and he has written several manuals and workbooks for technology supporting statistics education. He has been a speaker at many conferences and colleges. Marty’s consulting work includes the design of casino slot machines and fishing rods. He has worked with attorneys in determining probabilities in paternity lawsuits, analyzing data in medical malpractice lawsuits, identifying salary inequities based on gender, and analyzing disputed election results. He has also used statistical methods in analyzing medical school surveys, analyzing survey results for the New York City Transit Authority, and analyzing COVID-19 virus data for government officials. Marty has testified as an expert witness in the New York State Supreme Court. The Text and Academic Authors Association has awarded Marty a “Texty” for Excellence for his work on Elementary Statistics.

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For Books a la Carte editions that include MyLab™ or Mastering™, several versions may exist for each title–including customized versions for individual schools–and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use MyLab or Mastering platforms.

For courses in Introductory Statistics.

Real data bring statistics to life

From opinion polls and clinical trials to self-driving cars, statistics influences and shapes the world around us. Best-selling author Marty Triola is committed to keeping Elementary Statistics Using the TI 83/84 Plus Calculator current — with an unprecedented amount of current real data — so that students of all majors understand the role of statistics in the world around them.

In addition to an abundance of new data sets, examples, and exercises, the 5th Edition is designed to be even more effective for today’s instructors with the addition of learning objectives as an organizational tool, larger data sets, and new topics and organization in line with advancements in statistics education. In addition, students will find more support in an all-new series of videos, more opportunities for practice, and improved support for statistical software.

Elementary Statistics Using the TI 83/84 Plus Calculator is part of a series that includes Elementary Statistics, Essentials of Statistics, and Elementary Statistics Using Excel. Data sets and other resources for this series are available at our website.