Elementary Statistics (Bluman), 7th Edition

Feature Summary

Feature: Critical Thinking Challenges - These problems extend the material in the chapter and are subsequently solved using the statistical techniques presented in the chapter.

Feature: Procedure Tables - These boxes embody the book's step by step approach and summarize methods for solving various types of common problems. Worked examples include EVERY step.

Feature: Speaking of Statistics - These sections invite students to think about poll results and other statistics-related news stories and apply what they have learned.

Feature: Statistics Today - The outline and learning objectives of each chapter are followed by Statistics Today, a real-life problem that shows students the relevance of the chapter’s topic.

Feature: Applying the Concepts - This feature can be used for homework assignments or used as topics for in-class discussion or group work.

Feature: Excel Technology Step by Step Boxes - These have been updated to reflect Excel 2007.

Feature: Z tests and T tests - When σ or σ1, and σ2 are known, the Z tests are used in hypothesis testing. When σ or σ1, and σ2 are unknown, the T tests are used in hypothesis testing.

Feature: Data Projects - These are all new and are specific to the areas of Business and Finance, Sports and Leisure, Technology, Health and Wellness, Politics and Economics, and The Classroom.

Feature: Technology Answers - In the Answer Appendix solutions are based on the use of tables but in this new edition solutions will also be included for answers derived from technology (calculator, Minitab, Excel, etc.) when there are discrepancies.

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