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Author Koosis, Donald J.

Title Statistics : a self-teaching guide / Donald J. Koosis.

Imprint New York : Wiley, c1997.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  519.5077 K837s 1997    ---  Available
Edition 4th ed.
Description ix, 278 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Note Includes index.
Contents Preface -- How to use this book -- 1. Basic skills -- 2. Populations and samples -- 3. Estimating -- 4. Hypothesis testing -- 5. Differences between means -- 6. The difference between two variances or several means -- 7. The relation between two sets of measures -- 8. A test of distributions -- 9. The combined effects of two variables -- Appendix A. Tables -- Appendix B. Test -- Index.
Summary This book helps you to teach yourself statistics and how to work simple equations. You'll learn when, why, and how to effectively perform basic statistical procedures, from setting up tables and computations to analyzing your own data. You'll also discover how to apply statistical concepts to such diverse areas as education, engineering, and the social, biological, and physical sciences. This completely revised edition includes new information on applying statistics to standard computer spreadsheets (Lotus, Excel, etc.) in an interactive format that lets you work at your own pace. There are frequent self-tests and exercises to reinforce what you've learned.
Subject Statistics -- Programmed instruction.
ISBN 0471146889 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780471146889 (pbk. : alk. paper)

 
    
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