David Lane, Rice University
Introduction to Statistics is a resource for learning and teaching introductory statistics.
Douglas S. Shafer, University of North Carolina
Zhiyi Zhang, University of North Carolina
Shafer and Zhang wrote Introductory Statistics by using their vast teaching experience to present a complete look at introductory statistics topics while keeping in mind a realistic expectation with respect to course duration and students’ maturity level.
Multiple Authors, Openstax College
Introductory Statistics follows the scope and sequence of a one-semester, introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering.
Christopher D. Barr, Harvard School of Public Health
David M. Diez, Harvard School of Public Health
Mine Cetinkaya-Rundel, Duke University
OpenIntro Statistics 3rd Edition strives to be a complete introductory textbook of the highest caliber. Its core derives from the classic notions of statistics education and is extended by recent innovations. The textbook meets high quality standards and has been used at Princeton, Vanderbilt, UMass Amherst, and many other schools. We look forward to expanding the reach of the project and working with teachers from all colleges and schools.
Charles M. Grinstead, Swarthmore College
J. Laurie Snell, Dartmouth College
This text is designed for an introductory probability course taken by sophomores, juniors, and seniors in mathematics, the physical and social sciences, engineering, and computer science. It presents a thorough treatment of probability ideas and techniques necessary for a firm understanding of the subject. The text can be used in a variety of course lengths, levels, and areas of emphasis.
Thomas K. Tiemann, Elon University
The book "Introductory Business Statistics" by Thomas K. Tiemann explores the basic ideas behind statistics, such as populations, samples, the difference between data and information, and most importantly sampling distributions.
This textbook provides a brief introduction to the field of statistics, including examples of how these topics shows up in a variety of real-life examples.
Introductory Business Statistics is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the one-semester statistics course for business, economics, and related majors. Core statistical concepts and skills have been augmented with practical business examples, scenarios, and exercises. The result is a meaningful understanding of the discipline, which will serve students in their business careers and real-world experiences.
Barbara Illowsky, De Anza Colleg