Synopses & Reviews
Workshop Statistics emphasizes doing statistics as a way of learning statistics concepts and techniques. Workshop Statistics assumes the use of technology, specifically the TI-83 graphing calculator. The "workshop approach" builds upon analysis of genuine data and provides practical experience. Unique in its format, an extensive series of practical activities and exercises leads students to discover statistical concepts, explore statistical principles, and apply statistical techniques. Widely praised as the most innovative introduction for learning statistics in over a decade. Examples and exercises have been modified for use with the graphing calculator. Over 90 activities are included in book.
Synopsis
Workshop Statistics by Allan Rossman has quickly established itself as the leading new text and workbook in satistics, stressing hands-on learning. This new textbook is an adaptation of Workshop Statistics, which incorporates graphing calculator use throughout the book. Examples and exercises have been modified for use with the graphing calculator. Short computer program code is included in appendices, for use in programming calculators. Over 90 activities are included in the book.