First Course in Statistics, A (9th Edition)

For algebra-based Introductory Statistics courses. The Ninth Edition of this best selling introductory text features a stronger emphasis on critical thinking and sound decision making through its extensive coverage of data collection and analysis. In addition, it features a balanced approach to both the theory and application of statistics. Incorporating more pedagogy than ever before, the text helps students develop statistical thinking and teaches students to properly assess the credibility of inferences - from the vantage point of both the consumer and the producer.