Introductory Mathematics and Statistics sixth revised edition is the only Australian text that covers the basics of mathematics with full statistical coverage. Croucher demonstrates the relevance of mathematics and statistics in making decisions in day-to-day commercial situations. Numerous contemporary examples and pictorial presentations of data are provided to illustrate real world application of statistics.
The content has been thoroughly revised and updated in 2016 to provide modern data and a detailed description of difficult concepts. Introductory Mathematics and Statistics 6e revised provides an effective grounding of mathematical and statistical methods.
Introductory Mathematics and Statistics, Revised
Description
Table of Contents
Part One: Mathematics
1. Basic Mathematics
2. Percentages
3. Algebra
4. Ratios and Proportions
5. Simple Interest
6. Compound Interest
7. Annuities
8. Depreciation
9. Graphing
Part Two: Statistics
10. Introduction to Statistics
11. Visual Presentation of Data
12. Measures of Central Tendency
13. Measures of Variation
14. Sampling
15. Elementary Probability
16. The Normal Distribution
17. Correlation
18. Regression Analysis
19. Time Series and Trend Analysis
20. Index Numbers
21. Hypothesis Testing
22. Analysis of Frequency Data
Appendices
A. Tests of basic mathematics
B. Trial mathematics examinations
C. A note on summation notation
D. A note on calculators
E. A note on computer packages
F. Trail statistics examinations
Author Description
John S. Croucher is Professor of Statistics at Macquarie University. The recipient of numerous teaching and education awards, Professor Croucher also maintains an active research profile with over 100 journal papers published. He is a regular contributor on statistics to the media, and is a professional consultant and speaker on statistics.