Exploring the World through Data
We all have access to rich and valuable data relevant in many important fields: environment, civics, social sciences, economics, health care, and entertainment. This text teaches students to learn from such data and to become cognizant of the role of the data that appear all around them.
Canadian authors Jim Stallard and Michelle Boué emphasize that learning statistics extends beyond the classroom to an essential life skill, and want Canadian students to develop a “data habit of mind.” Regardless of their math backgrounds, students will learn how to think about data and how to reason using data. With a clear, unintimidating writing style and carefully chosen pedagogy, this text makes data analysis accessible to all students.