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Basic Statistics: Understanding Conventional Methods and Modern Insights

by Rand R. Wilcox

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'Basic Statistics' introduces students to basic principles and concepts in a simple manner that takes into account the many relevant advances and insights developed during the last half century that are ignored in the typical introductory course.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 519.5 — Natural sciences & mathematics Mathematics Probabilities and applied mathematics Statistical Mathematics
LCC: QA276.12 .W553 — Science Mathematics Mathematics Probabilities. Mathematical statistics
BISAC: MAT MATHEMATICS General

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Published: 2009
Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 519.5
LCC: QA276.12 .W553

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