Essentials of Statistics, 6th edition

For courses in Introductory Statistics.

Real data bring statistics to life

From opinion polls and clinical trials to self-driving cars, statistics influences and shapes the world around us. Acclaimed author Marty Triola keeps Essentials of Statistics relevant and current with an unprecedented amount of real data, so that students of all majors understand the role of statistics in the world around them. The 6th Edition adds objectives as an organizational tool, larger data sets, and new topics and organization.

Essentials of Statistics is part of a series that includes Elementary Statistics, Elementary Statistics Using the TI 83/84 Plus Calculator, and Elementary Statistics Using Excel.

Hallmark features of this title

• More than 90% of all examples, exercises and problems use real data.
• Data sets increase statistical literacy. Larger data sets provide experience that aligns with what students are likely to do in future careers.
• Emphasis on interpreting results rather than just obtaining answers helps students develop statistical literacy and arrive at practical conclusions. Worked examples model this approach.
• Flowcharts throughout simplify and clarify complex concepts and procedures.
• The flexible organization allows instructors to cover the basics of correlation and regression early in the course if they wish, and scale coverage of probability as needed to address their unique course needs.

New and updated features of this title

• UPDATED: Real data: Marty Triola is committed to integrating the most real data into his texts with more than 90% of all examples, exercises, and problems using real data. In the 6th Edition, the vast majority of these are new or updated (81% of exercises; 73% of examples; 93% of chapter problems) to make the course as current as possible.
• EXPANDED: Data sets help students gain statistical literacy and teach them to apply the same methodology and thought processes used by professional statisticians.
  • Larger data sets are integrated in the 6th Edition, giving students critical experience that aligns with what they are likely to do in their future careers.
  • These are found in Appendix B of the text, on the student resource site and in MyLab Statistics.
• An increased emphasis on interpreting results rather than simply obtaining answers helps students develop statistical literacy and arrive at practical conclusions, where appropriate. Worked examples in the text model this approach.
• NEW: Your Turn feature in many examples directs students to a relevant exercise so that they can immediately apply what they just learned from the example.