Basic Statistics: 2nd Edition

Author: Larson, Farber, B.
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
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Book Description: This book extensively uses the case study method, guiding readers on how to correctly collect data and conduct statistical analysis to draw meaningful and reference-based conclusions through numerous application examples. The book has the following characteristics in its writing: (1) It starts from a low level, has a broad scope, is highly practical, and emphasizes the essence and application of statistical thinking. Readers only need to have high school mathematics knowledge to learn and use this book. It avoids calculus and does not pursue formal mathematical logic, instead focusing on visual thinking and intuitive judgment. (2) The arrangement is in the form of case studies, fully utilizing charts and graphs to analyze and explain statistical concepts, leading to conclusions and summarizing key concepts around the cases. (3) The content is self-contained and does not require prior knowledge of probability theory. (4) The book carefully incorporates many learning techniques, annotations, comparisons between proper and improper applications, and examples of using simple statistical software. Each chapter includes a large number of exercises and test questions, and the accompanying CD-ROM provides extensive data. (5) It summarizes the basic content of intuitive statistics and common statistical methods, helping to improve intuitive inference and visual thinking. This book is suitable for undergraduate or graduate students in economics, management, humanities, and social sciences.
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Statistics 1
Chapter 2 Descriptive Statistics 30
Chapter 3 Probability 108
Chapter 4 Discrete Probability Distributions 160
Chapter 5 Normal Probability Distributions 204
Chapter 6 Confidence Intervals 268
Chapter 7 Hypothesis Testing with One Sample 318
Chapter 8 Hypothesis Testing with Two Samples 388
Chapter 9 Correlation and Regression 440
Chapter 10 Chi-Square Tests and the F-Distribution 492
Chapter 11 Nonparametric Tests 544
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