Introductory statistics

The text is intended for a one- or two-semester course and for quarter-system courses as well. Instructors can easily fit the text to the pace and depth they prefer. Introductory high school algebra is a sufficient prerequisite. Although mathematically and statistically sound, the approach doesn't require students to examine complex concepts such as probability theory and random variables. Students need only understand basic ideas such as percentages and histograms. Advances in technology and new insights into the practice of teaching statis tics have inspired many of the pedagogical strategies used in the seventh edition of Introductory Statistics. leading to more emphasis on conceptual understand- ing and less emphasis o computation.