Exploring the Practice of Statistics adapts the successful approach to data analysis of Moore, McCabe, and Craig's best-selling Introduction to the Practice of Statistics to new organization that is streamlined for a one-semester course. Exploring the Practice of Statistics introduces data collection early and covers tests of proportions before tests of means. An engaging new opening chapter motivates students by presenting an overview of major statistical ideas in the context of contemporary applications. Part Reviews offer a large set of exercises that ask students to choose from and work with related concepts presented in several chapters. With an emphasis on real data and sound pedagogy, Exploring the Practice of Statistics is an exciting new option for instructors.
