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Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version is written for students in the beginning statistics course whose mathematical background is limited to basic algebra. The book uses a nontheoretical approach in which concepts are explained intuitively and supported by examples for your student. There are no formal proofs in the book. The applications are general in nature and the exercises include problems from agriculture, biology, business, economics, education, psychology, … More >>
Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach
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#1 by M. Allen on January 29, 2010 - 4:37 pm
I ordered Elementary Statistics A Step by Step Approach, by Allan G. Bluman Fourth Edition. Well, I did not realize it until I was half way through the first on-line lecture, but I was sent the Fifth Edition. I was happy to know that I was not crazy because when my teacher was having me look at certain problems on certain pages and they were not there, I was a little confused and concerned. I had to go to a variety of used bookstores to find the Fourth Edition, so I would have it. I did check Amazon first, but it was not available, only the Fifth Edition(now that I know the pictures on the books). Conclusion, not a very pleasing experience!
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Manda C. Vobis on January 29, 2010 - 6:16 pm
The book was in excellant condition and I received it quickly. I just wish I would’ve realized it only has the answers to the odd numbered questions; the back of the text book has these same answers. This book does show how to work the problem, so that helps a great deal.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by L. Chippeway on January 29, 2010 - 9:13 pm
This book is easy to follow and understand. It uses real world examples and is somewhat interesting. For being my introduction to statistics, this book has made it oh so easy. Recommend it for beginners.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Anonymous on January 29, 2010 - 11:16 pm
easy steps approaching to statistics and good examples to practice the text.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on January 29, 2010 - 11:33 pm
This is by far the best stats book I’ve found. I actually used this book instead of the one assigned for my graduate course. Everything is explained very clearly from step 1 and on. The book assumes you have very little or no stats knowledge. There are plenty of examples to further clarify each concept, and full explanations are provided. The book is very well-written and the chapters are well connected.
I also found the pictures/graphics extremely helpful, especially in the sections on probability. I can finally make sense of combinations and permutations and other probability concepts.
Also extremely helpful is the way the book explains which formulas to use when, and why they should be used in that instance. This helps to pull everything together and see how many of the concepts relate to one another. I think this is key to understanding stats.
I’ve gone from fearing stats to actually enjoying it, all because it now makes sense thanks in large part to this book.
Rating: 5 / 5