For courses in Introductory Statistics.
Real data brings statistics to life
Statistics influences and shapes the world around us. Best-selling author Marty Triola is committed to keeping Elementary Statistics current -- with an unprecedented amount of current real data -- so that students of all majors understand the role of statistics. In addition to abundant new data sets, examples, and exercises, Elementary Statistics includes learning objectives as an organizational tool, larger data sets, and new topics and organization in line with advancements in statistics education. In addition, students will find more support from videos, more opportunities for practice, and improved support for statistical software.
About the Author: Mario F. Triola is a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Dutchess Community College, where he has taught statistics for over 30 years. Marty is the author of Essentials of Statistics, 6th Edition, Elementary Statistics Using Excel(R), 7th Edition, and Elementary Statistics Using the TI-83/84 Plus Calculator, 5th Edition. He is a coauthor of Biostatistics for the Biological and Health Sciences, 2nd Edition, Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life, 5th Edition, and Business Statistics. Elementary Statistics is currently available as an International Edition, and it has been translated into several foreign languages.
Marty designed the original Statdisk statistical software, and he has written several manuals and workbooks for technology supporting statistics education. He has been a speaker at many conferences and colleges. Marty's consulting work includes the design of casino slot machines and fishing rods. He has worked with attorneys in determining probabilities in paternity lawsuits, analyzing data in medical malpractice lawsuits, identifying salary inequities based on gender, and analyzing disputed election results. He has also used statistical methods in analyzing medical school surveys, and in analyzing survey results for the New York City Transit Authority. Marty has testified as an expert witness in the New York State Supreme Court. The Text and Academic Authors Association has awarded Marty a Texty for Excellence for his work on Elementary Statistics.