Statistical methods

Statistical Methods, Fourth Edition, is designed to introduce students to a wide-range of popular and practical statistical techniques. Requiring a minimum of advanced mathematics, it is suitable for undergraduates in statistics, or graduate students in the physical, life, and social sciences. By providing an overview of statistical reasoning, this text equips readers with the insight needed to summarize data, recognize good experimental designs, implement appropriate analyses, and arrive at sound interpretations of statistical results.

• Includes extensive case studies and exercises drawn from a variety of disciplines
• Provides practice problems for each chapter with complete solutions
• Offers new and updated data sets available online
• Includes recommended data analysis projects with accompanying data sets