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Statistics Through Applications
by Daren S. Starnes Daniel S. Yates David S. MooreWatch avideo introduction here. Statistics Through Applications (STA)is the only text written specifically for high school statistics course. Designed to be read, the book takes a data analysis approach that emphasizes conceptual understanding over computation, while recognizing that some computation is necessary. The focus is on the statistical thinking behind data gathering and interpretation. The high school statistics course is often the first applied math course students take. STAengages students in learning how statisticians contribute to our understanding of the world and helps students to become more discerning consumers of the statistics they encounter in ads, economic reports, political campaigns, and elsewhere. New and improved!STA 2efeatures expanded coverage of probability, a reorganized presentation of data analysis, a new color design and much more. Please see theposted sample chapter orrequest a copy today to see for yourself.
Statistics Through Applications
by Daniel Yates Daren S. Starnes David MooreStatistics Through Applications (STA) is the only text written specifically for high school statistics course. Designed to be read, the book takes a data analysis approach that emphasizes conceptual understanding over computation, while recognizing that some computation is necessary. The focus is on the statistical thinking behind data gathering and interpretation. The high school statistics course is often the first applied math course students take. STA engages students in learning how statisticians contribute to our understanding of the world and helps students to become more discerning consumers of the statistics they encounter in ads, economic reports, political campaigns, and elsewhere. New and improved! STA 2e features expanded coverage of probability, a reorganized presentation of data analysis, a new color design and much more.
Statistics Unplugged
by Sally CaldwellLearn statistics the easy way with STATISTICS UNPLUGGED! Written in a friendly, easy-to-understand style, this practical book takes the intimidation out of statistics and helps you understand the relevance of statistics to your own life. Interesting examples throughout the book allow you to see what is really going on with the numbers instead of being overwhelmed by the numbers themselves.
Statistics Using IBM SPSS: An Integrative Approach
by Sharon Lawner Weinberg Sarah Knapp AbramowitzWritten in a clear and lively tone, Statistics Using IBM SPSS provides a data-centric approach to statistics with integrated SPSS (version 22) commands, ensuring that students gain both a deep conceptual understanding of statistics and practical facility with the leading statistical software package. With 100 worked examples, the textbook guides students through statistical practice using real data and avoids complicated mathematics. Numerous end-of-chapter exercises allow students to apply and test their understanding of chapter topics, with detailed answers available online. The third edition has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on research design, new topics (including weighted mean, resampling with the bootstrap, the role of the syntax file in workflow management, and regression to the mean), and new examples and exercises. Student learning is supported by a rich suite of online resources, including answers to end-of-chapter exercises, real data sets, PowerPoint slides, and a test bank. Avoids calculus and linear algebra and instead grounds concepts in real data examples to ensure simple and clear explanation. Written by highly experienced teachers. Chapter examples and exercises are based on real data, which enables students to understand what it truly means to be a data analys.
Statistics With Microsoft Excel (Fifth Edition)
by Beverly DretzkeStatistics with Microsoft Excel, Fifth Edition, shows readers how to use Microsoft Excel® to perform statistical analysis. This step-by-step guide has been updated to cover the new features and interface of Excel 2010. Datasets and other resources (where applicable) for this book are available here.
Statistics Without Tears: A Primer for Non-Mathematicians
by Derek RowntreeHelps readers understand what statistics is, and how to think statistically. It focuses on the ideas behind statistics only; readers are not required to perform any calculations.
Stats: Modeling the World (3rd edition)
by David E. Bock Paul F. Velleman Richard D. De VeauxStats: Modeling the World, Third Edition is written from the ground up with the understanding that statistics is practiced with technology. This insight informs everything from our choice of forms for equations (favoring intuitive forms over calculation forms) to our extensive use of real data. Most important, it allows us to focus on teaching statistical thinking rather than calculation.
Stats: Modeling the World (AP Edition, 2nd Edition)
by David E. Bock Paul F. Velleman Richard D. De VeauxStats: Modeling the World will help students to understand and appreciate the exciting field of statistics.
Stats: Modeling the World (1st edition)
by David E. Bock Paul F. Velleman Richard D. De VeauxBy leading with practical data analysis and graphics, the text gets students "doing statistics" quickly and "thinking statistically" from the start. This introduction to statistics is accessible to students pursuing careers in a variety of disciplines ranging from the social sciences of psychology and sociology to areas such as education, the allied health fields, business, economics, engineering, the humanities, the physical sciences, journalism, communications, and liberal arts.
Stats: Modeling The World (Fourth Edition)
by David E. Bock Paul F. Velleman Richard D. De Veaux Paul D. VellemanClear, accessible, and teachable, Stats: Modeling the World leads with practical data analysis and graphics to engage students and get them thinking statistically from the start. Through updated, relevant examples and data--and the authors' signature Think, Show, and Tell problem-solving method--students learn what we can find in data, why we find it interesting, and how to report it to others. The new Fourth Edition is even more engaging than previous editions, builds on the innovative features that have made the first three editions so popular, and includes revisions designed to make it even easier for students to put the concepts of statistics together in a coherent whole.
Stats: Data and Models, 4th edition
by Richard D. De Veaux Paul F. Velleman David E. BockWith a conversational, humorous, and informal writing style, this new edition engages students from the first page. The authors focus on statistical thinking throughout the text and rely on technology for calculations. As a result, students can focus on developing their conceptual understanding. Innovative Think/Show/Tell examples give students a problem-solving framework and, more importantly, a way to think through any statistics problem and present their results.
Stats in Your World
by David E. Bock Thomas J. Mariano Paul F. Velleman Richard D. De Veaux“This text presents Statistics as a key tool for thinking about the world. By leading with real-world examples, clear graphics, and practical data analysis, we get students "doing Statistics" quickly and "thinking statistically" right from the start. The questions that motivate our hundreds of examples and exercises highlight the wide applicability of Statistics, teach the methods and procedures of proper data analysis, and--most importantly--emphasize thinking about what the results mean. We modeled the first edition on Stats: Modeling the World, the highly successful AP® Statistics book, and have been thrilled by feedback from all sides. Teachers are delighted that students can and do learn from reading the text, and their students say (to their amazement) that they even find the book enjoyable. The book's engaging style, support for underlying math skills, and scaffolded materials that enable success for all students tie all the skills and concepts to the world we live in. In this course and with this textbook, you can say goodbye to that oft-uttered math class question, "When does anyone ever use this stuff?"!” – from the book.
Stay Away! (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Carmen Morais Michael RothmanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Stay Under the Sea! Different Isn't Ugly; Oh, My Aching Back!: Set of 6 (Readers' and Writers' Genre Workshop Ser.)
by Cynthia SwainNIMAC-sourced textbook
Staying Alive: Lost! The Roanoke Adventure; How to Survive
by Brad Strickland Ron Himler Marian CalabroNIMAC-sourced textbook
Staying at Home: Independent Reading White 10 (Reading Champion #500)
by Heather MaisnerMaya is very excited for her family's annual trip to the seaside. When she is suddenly struck down with chicken pox, she must make the best of missing out. For Independent Reading at White Band 10, readers aged 5-7 years.This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
STC My Generation, Student Edition: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer
by The Smithsonian InstitutionThis student textbook contains lessons on Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer.
Stealing the Sword: A Branches Book (Time Jumpers #1)
by Wendy MassWill time be on their side? Find out in this rip-roaring Arthurian adventure from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Candymakers.Chase and Ava find an old suitcase filled with strange objects. One of the objects looks like a dragon-headed doorknob . . . Suddenly Chase and Ava find themselves jumping back in time to King Arthur’s castle! They meet the king’s wizard Merlin and soon discover what the dragon-headed doorknob really is. It turns out they have an important job to do: They must save the king! But a bad guy is after them . . . How will Chase and Ava get back home? They will need to act fast to find out! Oriol Vidal’s engaging illustrations appear on every page. Newly independent readers will eat up this time-travel series from New York Times–bestselling author Wendy Mass!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!“The characters are likeable and the story has lots of action.” —School Library Journal“Mass moves the plot along smartly to a climax featuring some brisk, if bloodless, swordplay.” —Kirkus Reviews