Elementary Statistics (6th Edition) [Hardcover]

Neil A. Weiss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 21, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0201771306 | ISBN-13: 978-0201771305 | Edition: 6

Elementary Statistics is appropriate for a one-semester introductory statistics course, with an algebra prerequisite. ES has a reputation for being thorough and precise, and for using real data extensively. Students find the book readable and clear, and the math level is right for the diverse population that takes the introductory statistics course. The text thoroughly explains and illustrates concepts through an abundance of worked out examples.

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About the Author

About the Author

Neil A. Weiss received his Ph.D. from UCLA in 1970 and subsequently accepted an Assistant-Professor position at Arizona State University, where he was ultimately promoted to therank of Full Professor. Dr. Weiss has taught statistics, probability, andmathematics-from the freshman level to the advanced graduate level-for morethan 30 years. In recognition of his excellence in teaching, Dr. Weiss received the Dean's Quality Teaching Award from the ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.   This comprehensive knowledge andexperience ensures that Weiss's texts are mathematically and statistically accurate as well as pedagogically sound.

In addition to his numerous research publications, Dr. Weiss has authored or co-authored books in finite mathematics, statistics, and real analysis, and is currently working on two new books: one in probability theory and the other in applied regression analysis and analysisof variance. Weiss's texts-well known for their precision, readability, and pedagogical excellence-are used worldwide.

Dr. Weiss is a pioneer of the integration of statistical software into textbooks and the classroom, first providing such integration over 20 years ago in the book Introductory Statistics (Addison-Wesley, 1982). Weiss and Addison-Wesley continue this pioneering spirit to this day with the inclusion of some of the most comprehensive Web sites in the field.

In his spare time, Dr. Weiss enjoys walking, studying and practicing meditation, and playing hold 'em poker. He has two sons.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 832 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 6 edition (June 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201771306
• ISBN-13: 978-0201771305
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Student's Choice, January 15, 2002

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This review is from: Elementary Statistics (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

As an instructor, this is the only basic statistics book that I have found that the students actually used the book. The author does a good job of explaining the background of "why" we use particular procedures rather than focussing on only the "how". He also incorporates easy step by step outlines of each procedure. The book is well organized, includes a multitude of problems, and includes a data CD. Untill I write my own, I'll use this one.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't like it at all..., November 2, 2002

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Brian Dillard (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elementary Statistics (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

Not that I think things should be dumbed down or anything, but this book was too complicated! It made simple things more difficult than they actually are. I never read this book and still got an A in Statistics. Instead of reading this, I just went over each problem once with a friend or tutor.

If this book is required, I guess you are stuck and have to get it, otherwise, don't buy it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and Helpful, May 17, 2008

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Kaba (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elementary Statistics (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

I can't believe people here didn't like this book. This book was a Godsend for me. I had a statistics teacher who spoke very poor English and didn't know how to explain things to students. I had to rely COMPLETELY on this book to learn - and I got an A!

This book was clear and simple, unlike every other math book I've had to use in high school and college. It describes things in terms even the worst math student should be able to understand.