Mostly Harmless Elementary Statistics

Name: Mostly Harmless Elementary Statistics
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This text is for an introductory level probability and statistics course with an intermediate algebra prerequisite. The focus of the text follows the American Statistical Association’s Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education (GAISE). Software examples provided for Microsoft Excel, TI-84 & TI-89 calculators. A formula packet and pdf version of the text are available on the website http://mostlyharmlessstatistics.com. Students new to probability and statistics are sure to benefit from this fully ADA accessible and relevant textbook. The examples resonate with everyday life, the text is approachable, and has a conversational tone to provide an inclusive and easy to read format for students.

Details

Publication Date: Jun 11, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9781312462458
Category: Education & Language
Copyright: Creative Commons NonCommercial, ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA)
Contributors: By (author): Rachel L Webb, Cover design or artwork by: James Tadlock

Specifications

Pages: 420
Binding Type: Paperback Perfect Bound
Interior Color: Color
Dimensions: US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)

Keywords

Statistics Probability Mathematics

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About Mostly Harmless Statistics Textbook

Rachel L. Webb is a Senior Instructor II in the Mathematics and Statistics Department at Portland State University. In addition to teaching statistics, Rachel is the statistics dual credit coordinator for the PSU Challenge Program, Math Computer Lab Manager, winner of the 2018 PSU John Elliott Allen Outstanding Teaching Award, and winner of the 2018 OLC Digital Learning Innovation Award. Rachel received her B.S. in Mathematics and M.S. in Statistics from PSU. Rachel has been using an active classroom environment for the past 10 years, incorporating group work, technology, simulations and activities into the curriculum. Rachel’s strives to provide low or no cost materials to students and has written an open source textbook to accompany her introductory statistics courses. Rachel uses active learning along with adaptive homework to engage students. Her goal is to catch at risk students early and help them succeed. Rachel’s focus is a welcoming classroom environment that helps students see the relevancy of mathematics and statistics in their life. Outside of teaching, Rachel enjoys endurance horseracing, mounted archery, traveling, and reading.

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