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Introductory Statistics (8th Edition)

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Very well written. Clear explanations of the subject matter with plenty of step by step examples. I highly recommend this book as it has significantly increased my understanding of statistics.

I picked this book (sixth edition) from many others after watching my daughter struggling with Mario Triola's Elementary Statistics that her teacher used in the classroom. I wish Weiss's Statistics was her (and mine) first encounter with the subject. The book is well written and structured, and at the same time interesting and engaging to learn more. My daughter found it very helpful. I also enjoyed reading the book; it helped me to put my knowledge in order and finally understand the logic behind different hypothesis tests and other statistical concepts. If you always wanted to learn basic statistics just read this one book and you will be surprised to discover that learning and applying statistics can be fun (do exercises!).

I can not say enough about this book I have never taken a class in statistics for fear that I would fail it .However, this book mapped it out so well if you fail the class it won't be because of this product.My first grade was a 94%, which is great for a person who hates math. I breezed through the class with this book. purchase it you will not be sorry.

This is the most lucid and well written stats book i have studied from. I used it's concepts and step by step procedures to write my masters report. Excellent book for any beginner in statistics.

I used this text in a one semester college course (just finished) on Principles of Statistics. It could easily be used by anyone who knows basic Algebra and has no knowledge of Statistics before starting the course (such as myself!)

The author relies heavily on the example problems to illustrate each concept clearly. The example problems are easy to follow, and anything that is potentially confusing is usually foot-noted. It is a very incremental approach. You'll spend most of your time working problems and doing calculations, and very little doing just straight reading. The area where the book really shines is in its large assortment of practice problems, plus the extra review section at the end of each chapter. There is lots of opportunity to practice the techniques.

I had hoped to get a better grounding in Theoretical Statistics and Probability Theory so I often found myself on the internet looking for the original works by Pearson, Gosset, LaPlace, and anything I could find for more advanced knowledge. This is not necessary to use the text book, I just want to point out that I was not able to satisfy my intellectual curiosity about the subject matter from the textbook alone. The title Introductory means just that.

One point of note is I purchased the associated Solutions Manual, which was completely unnecessary since the same answers are in the back of the book, and it is error-ridden! Don't bother.

I rated it a 4 vice a 3 (as my review title suggests) since I am satisfied enough to keep the book (until I can get no more use out of it) and I think it achieves its purpose effectively.

I have been through alot of schooling and recently had opportunity to tutor in statistics and needed to brush up and use this assigned text for my student. It is exceptional not just for a statistics text but also for any text I have ever seen written for any class. The author is careful first of all not to move to fast. This is critical in a subject this complex even at the introductory level. Then he is careful to gradually build on the prior lessons as he goes along and not just assume that you have everything down pat just because he already covered it!. Also the format and layout is easy to follow while the formulas and procedures are clearly outlined and hi-lite the essentials in the middle of the chapter without having to waste time digging back through the book. Even if this book is not assigned by your stats professor it could be very good to read this along with your assigned text as it will help you understand the basics very well.

GREAT BOOK!!!!!!

I did an independent stats class after being out of math for a long time, the book was very helpful and I could actually figure the formulas. It was great!!

The book is detailed but too general. Easy to understand but not in depth enough for understanding more advanced concept. The price is more than it worth

These people are amazing. I received my book in time for my class even though I ordered it short notice. They are fast and very reasonably priced. The book was in great condition. I love these people! I would definitely offer from them again.

It's not that I wanted to buy this book, but the math class i'm in dictated that I must have it. I must admit the book is informative and well narrated. As it goes i'm pleased.