Introducing the tools of statistics and probabilityfrom the ground up

An understanding of statistical tools is essential for engineersand scientists who often need to deal with data analysis over thecourse of their work. Statistics and Probability withApplications for Engineers and Scientists walks readers througha wide range of popular statistical techniques, explainingstep-by-step how to generate, analyze, and interpret data fordiverse applications in engineering and the natural sciences.

Unique among books of this kind, Statistics and Probabilitywith Applications for Engineers and Scientists coversdescriptive statistics first, then goes on to discuss thefundamentals of probability theory. Along with case studies,examples, and real-world data sets, the book incorporates clearinstructions on how to use the statistical packages Minitab®and Microsoft® Office Excel® to analyze various datasets. The book also features:

? Detailed discussions on sampling distributions,statistical estimation of population parameters, hypothesistesting, reliability theory, statistical quality control includingPhase I and Phase II control charts, and process capabilityindices

? A clear presentation of nonparametric methods andsimple and multiple linear regression methods, as well as a briefdiscussion on logistic regression method

? Comprehensive guidance on the design of experiments,including randomized block designs, one- and two-way layoutdesigns, Latin square designs, random effects and mixed effectsmodels, factorial and fractional factorial designs, and responsesurface methodology

? A companion website containing data sets for Minitaband Microsoft Office Excel, as well as JMP ® routines andresults

Assuming no background in probability and statistics,Statistics and Probability with Applications for Engineers andScientists features a unique, yet tried-and-true, approach thatis ideal for all undergraduate students as well as statisticalpractitioners who analyze and illustrate real-world data inengineering and the natural sciences.