mathematical statistics

This book offers a broad collection of the principles of statistics and probability in a nice, compact format for the middle school and early high school student. Interesting text and background bring the principles to life. The topics are often enriched by references to famous mathematicians who discovered these principles and also snapshots of these principles at work in our real world. Seldom does a math book bring together the story of so many of these topics in such an accessible and readable text.

Contains approximately three thousand cross-referenced terms on all areas of statistics and short biographies of more than one hundred statisticians, presented in alphabetical order.

Traces the history and development of probability and statistics from its origins in the Renaissance to its twenty-first-century applications, and includes an index, chronology, glossary, and resources for further study.

A preparation guide for the Advanced Placement exam in statistics that provides an overview of key topics, sample questions, test-taking strategies, one diagnostic test, and five full-length practice exams. Includes a CD-ROM with two additional tests and trial software from Texas Instruments.

In graphic novel format, uses a cast of dragon-riding Vikings, lizard-throwing giants, and feuding aliens to introduce basic mathematical statistics and teach how to collect reliable data, make confident statements based on limited information, and judge the usefulness of polls and other numbers encountered in daily life.

Provides an introduction to charts and graphs, discussing how, when, and where they are used and the different types of charts and graphs.

Introduces averaging use mean, median, and mode by looking at data on tornadoes that scientists collect and study.

Introduces averaging use mean, median, and mode by looking at data on hurricanes that scientists collect and study.

Explores how advanced mathematics is used to solve criminal cases, discussing geographic profiling, statistics, finding patterns, changepoint detection, Bayesian inference, DNA profiling, codes, fingerprints, risk analysis, counterterrorism, and other techniques.