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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 519
EAN num: 9780470412107
ISBN number: 0470412100
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 752
Printing Date: January 01, 2004
Publishing house: Wiley
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Reflects the developments in statistics and employs modern, effective methods to teach this topic. This title helps students learn to conduct, randomize and analyze surveys and experiments.
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I ordered this book directly from Amazon even though it was more expensive just so that I wouldn't get any surprises when I received it. However, when I did get it I noticed that it was the wrong edition. I wanted the one published in 2008 and received the 2004 edition. The ISBN number number on the back was relabeled with the ISBN number number for the newer edition. I peeled this off and saw the real ISBN number number printed on the book. This number and the number on the sticker were completely different! Just then I noticed that the book had white label stickers all over covering everywhere the edition was displayed. I called customer service and told them of this error and to be weary that other books may be mislabeled (to be even clearer I said that the book I wanted is the colour teal; the one I received was a dark blue and maroon!) The rep assured me that she would send out the right one quickly.
A few days later I received the replacement. To my amazement, I received the wrong book again! Same thing as the other one (which I still had in my possession) with the wrong ISBN number sticker and white labels all over. When I tried to return them through the website I was told that since these were textbooks I was not eligible for a refund, but only a replacement. I had to call customer service again and go through 3 reps and finally a supervisor to get a refund.
I do not recommend you buy this book from Amazon. I cannot review the content of the book since I've barely glanced at it. However, I would recommend that if you buy it, you should go directly with the publisher (it's much cheaper there too)!
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When it was time to make a decision concerning which textbook to use in my basic statistics class, this is one of the books I examined. While I generally found it to be written at a level suitable for classes in basic statistics, there were two features that I did not like.
The very first was the opening presentation of chapter 1. It involves the use of statistical data to examine an alleged case of age discrimination. I consider the scenario too advanced for an opening example. Probabilities are used in the evaluation of the situation, even though probability is not covered until chapter 6. Simulations and inference are also mentioned in the presentation. In my opinion, opening the book with this detailed of a case study will intimidate many of the students. The second feature that I didn't like was the absence of ANOVA. I consider it to be a critical topic that must be covered in basic statistics classes.
Other than these two features, the coverage, level of exposition and style of presentation are all better than average. There are also plenty of exercises at the end of the sections and solutions to many are included at the end.
Although I could use this book for my class, I would skip chapter 1 and use a supplement to cover ANOVA. Therefore, I will not be using it in my basic statistics class.
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I LOVE THIS BOOK. GEORGE COBB IS SOOO COOL!!!!!! HE SHOULD GET ME A PRESENT BECAUSE WELL THIS IS HIS DAUGHTER WRITING AND WELL I AM GIVING HIM A GREAT REVIEW!!!!! Plus I am INCREDIBLEY BORED. I HAVE TO SAY MY DAD KNOWS A LOT ABOUT MATH BECAUSE HE HELPS ME IN GEOMETRY AND I AM REALLY BAD AT MATH AND I STILL GOT A GOOD GRADE!!!! SO BUY THE BOOK BECAUSE ONLY COOL PEOPLE DO!! AND HARRY POTTER IS A GOOD BOOK TO READ 2
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This is a wonderful statistics book if you are teaching AP Statistics or an introductory college course or if you hated statistics in college and want to give the subject a second chance. Before you even get into the very first formula, the authors provide a REAL set of data, involving an accusation of age discrimination. The rookie learner is immediately DOING statistics and the authors do not stop there. The book is crowded with useful data - both data gleaned from the real world and from activities throughout the book.
Anyone familiar with statistics education is well aware of the positive contributions of Ann Watkins, Dick Scheaffer and George Cobb. This book is their latest contribution to the growth of statistical knowledge. The writing is clear and most readable. The examples are engaging and there are three types of problems: discusion questions, practice activities and exercises.
I have been teaching statistics in high school and university classrooms since 1976. I am pleased with the growth in the number of good introductory texts. Now there is one more member in the small group of books that I would choose to use to teach statistics. Statistics in Action is a book you MUST have if you are looking at books with "statistics' in the title! Key Curriculum Press has another sucess to add to its list of great books.
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