Preface
Chapter 1  Sampling and Data
Introduction
1.1 Definitions of Statistics, Probability, and Key Terms
1.2 Data, Sampling, and Variation in Data and Sampling
1.3 Frequency, Frequency Tables, and Levels of Measurement
1.4 Experimental Design and Ethics
1.5 Data Collection Experiment
1.6 Sampling Experiment
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Practice
Homework
Bringing It Together: Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 2  Descriptive Statistics
Introduction
2.1 Stem-and-Leaf Graphs (Stemplots), Line Graphs, and Bar Graphs
2.2 Histograms, Frequency Polygons, and Time Series Graphs
2.3 Measures of the Location of the Data
2.4 Box Plots
2.5 Measures of the Center of the Data
2.6 Skewness and the Mean, Median, and Mode
2.7 Measures of the Spread of the Data
2.8 Descriptive Statistics
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
Bringing It Together: Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 3  Probability Topics
Introduction
3.1 Terminology
3.2 Independent and Mutually Exclusive Events
3.3 Two Basic Rules of Probability
3.4 Contingency Tables
3.5 Tree and Venn Diagrams
3.6 Probability Topics
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Bringing It Together: Practice
Homework
Bringing It Together: Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 4  Discrete Random Variables
Introduction
4.1 Probability Distribution Function (PDF) for a Discrete Random Variable
4.2 Mean or Expected Value and Standard Deviation
4.3 Binomial Distribution (Optional)
4.4 Geometric Distribution (Optional)
4.5 Hypergeometric Distribution (Optional)
4.6 Poisson Distribution (Optional)
4.7 Discrete Distribution (Playing Card Experiment)
4.8 Discrete Distribution (Lucky Dice Experiment)
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 5  Continuous Random Variables
Introduction
5.1 Continuous Probability Functions
5.2 The Uniform Distribution
5.3 The Exponential Distribution (Optional)
5.4 Continuous Distribution
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 6  The Normal Distribution
Introduction
6.1 The Standard Normal Distribution
6.2 Using the Normal Distribution
6.3 Normal Distribution—Lap Times
6.4 Normal Distribution—Pinkie Length
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 7  The Central Limit Theorem
Introduction
7.1 The Central Limit Theorem for Sample Means (Averages)
7.2 The Central Limit Theorem for Sums (Optional)
7.3 Using the Central Limit Theorem
7.4 Central Limit Theorem (Pocket Change)
7.5 Central Limit Theorem (Cookie Recipes)
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 8  Confidence Intervals
Introduction
8.1 A Single Population Mean Using the Normal Distribution
8.2 A Single Population Mean Using the Student's t-Distribution
8.3 A Population Proportion
8.4 Confidence Interval (Home Costs)
8.5 Confidence Interval (Place of Birth)
8.6 Confidence Interval (Women's Heights)
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 9  Hypothesis Testing with One Sample
Introduction
9.1 Null and Alternative Hypotheses
9.2 Outcomes and the Type I and Type II Errors
9.3 Distribution Needed for Hypothesis Testing
9.4 Rare Events, the Sample, and the Decision and Conclusion
9.5 Additional Information and Full Hypothesis Test Examples
9.6 Hypothesis Testing of a Single Mean and Single Proportion
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 10  Hypothesis Testing with Two Samples
Introduction
10.1 Two Population Means with Unknown Standard Deviations
10.2 Two Population Means with Known Standard Deviations
10.3 Comparing Two Independent Population Proportions
10.4 Matched or Paired Samples (Optional)
10.5 Hypothesis Testing for Two Means and Two Proportions
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
Bringing It Together: Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 11  The Chi-Square Distribution
Introduction
11.1 Facts About the Chi-Square Distribution
11.2 Goodness-of-Fit Test
11.3 Test of Independence
11.4 Test for Homogeneity
11.5 Comparison of the Chi-Square Tests
11.6 Test of a Single Variance
11.7 Lab 1: Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit
11.8 Lab 2: Chi-Square Test of Independence
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
Bringing It Together: Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 12  Linear Regression and Correlation
Introduction
12.1 Linear Equations
12.2 The Regression Equation
12.3 Testing the Significance of the Correlation Coefficient (Optional)
12.4 Prediction (Optional)
12.5 Outliers
12.6 Regression (Distance from School) (Optional)
12.7 Regression (Textbook Cost) (Optional)
12.8 Regression (Fuel Efficiency) (Optional)
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
Bringing It Together: Homework
References
Solutions
Chapter 13  F Distribution and One-way Anova
Introduction
13.1 One-Way ANOVA
13.2 The F Distribution and the F Ratio
13.3 Facts About the F Distribution
13.4 Test of Two Variances
13.5 Lab: One-Way ANOVA
Key Terms
Chapter Review
Formula Review
Practice
Homework
References
Solutions
Appendix A Appendix A Review Exercises (Ch 3–13)
Appendix B Appendix B Practice Tests (1–4) and Final Exams
Appendix C Data Sets
Appendix D Group and Partner Projects
Appendix E Solution Sheets
Appendix F Mathematical Phrases, Symbols, and Formulas
Appendix G Notes for the TI-83, 83+, 84, 84+ Calculators
Appendix H Tables
Index