Mind on Statistics by Jessica M. Utts & Robert F. Heckard (3rd Edition – International Student Edition) (Paperback)

MIND ON STATISTICS places a strong emphasis on fostering the conceptual understanding of statistical concepts and the quest for meaningful insights within data. Jessica Utts and Robert Heckard, the authors, nurture students’ inherent curiosity by actively involving them in thought-provoking inquiries and conveying statistical concepts through compelling illustrations and case studies. In doing so, MIND ON STATISTICS maintains a harmonious equilibrium between nurturing statistical literacy and delivering the fundamental statistical principles typically covered in introductory statistics courses. The authors’ approach to the book rests on two key pedagogical foundations: (1) New information is more easily absorbed and retained when it is linked to something intriguing or familiar, and (2) New knowledge is best acquired when students take an active role in posing questions and discovering answers themselves. Unlike any other available text, MIND ON STATISTICS inspires students to cultivate their intuitive grasp of statistics by emphasising the analysis of data and the interpretation of findings rather than delving deeply into mathematical formulations. An array of captivating real-world examples further ignites students’ motivation to explore the realm of statistics.