Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version is for introductory statistics courses with a basic algebra prerequisite. The book is non-theoretical explaining concepts intuitively and teaching problem solving through worked examples and step-by-step instructions. In recent editions Al Bluman has placed more emphasis on conceptual understanding and understanding results along with increased focus on Excel MINITAB and the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus graphing calculators; computing technologies commonly used in such courses.

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