Workshop Statistics. Discovery With Data

WORKSHOP STATISTICS
DISCOVERY WITH DATA EDITION 3

Workshop Statistics: The Standard in Active Learning

When introduced in 1996, Workshop Statistics: Discovery withData set the standard for activity–based, technology–intensivelearning with its constructivist approach to introductorystatistics.

Authors Allan J. Rossman and Beth L. Chance, both of CaliforniaPolytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, have carefullyretained the hallmark features of Workshop Statistics inthis third edition, once again providing a resource that supportsactive learning and conceptual understanding through the analysisof real data and use of technology.

New features include

• Increased student support with more expository material,examples, definitions, and hints
• New and updated datasets and new activities
• Authentic studies address specific, relevant, and engagingresearch questions
• New sequence of topics emphasize statistical thinking, datacollection, and scope of conclusions
• Step–by–step technology instruction links activities tointeractive Java applets
• New design adds visual appeal, clarifies features, andfacilitates navigation between topics

This edition is supplemented by the following resources&

• Student Companions: Excel, Minitab, JMP, SPSS
• Web Resources for students and instructors
• Print and online Instructor Resources and Adjunct Guide
• AP Guide for secondary instructors