Publisher's Synopsis
Stats: Modeling the World is a modern book in many ways. It carries a core focus on statistical thinking throughout the text, emphasizing how statistics helps us to understand the world. And it utilizes both graphing calculator and computer software technologies in doing Statistics. The topic order is designed to ensure that each new topic fits into the growing structure of understanding that students build. The mantra of Think, Show, and Tell is repeated in every chapter, emphasizing the importance of thinking about a statistics question and reporting our findings. The authors know that the best way to teach is with humor. The book is fun to read. And students report that they actually read it. (Honest!)
