This text approaches statistics by presenting an overall picture and then providing explanation of the topics in context. Students develop an understanding of statistics that is reinforced in the exercises and web projects, and by doing some computation. Appropriate Courses Introductory Statistics-Algebra Based. Features Time Out to Think boxes focus on important concepts by offering information or questions that give pause for thought, thus enhancing student understanding. Numbered examples within each section are designed to build student understanding and to offer practice with the types of questions that appear in the exercises.
Case studies go into somewhat more depth on real issues than the numbered examples.
Web exercises, included in section exercise sets, enhance student learning via the exploration of concepts found on the Web. Technical Notes in the margin help students with challenging mathematical or technological concepts. The contextual approach both motivates students by providing a familiar frame of reference for topics and enhances learning by presenting material in a way that is accessible to students. The authors' interesting and clear writing style ,praised by reviewers, is useful for students with a fear of statistics and little math background. Real data appears throughout the text and exercises, emphasizing the relevancy and interest of statistics.