Understanding Basic Statistics, 9th Student Edition

MEANINGFUL INFORMATION FROM "EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE" PROBLEM SECTIONS IS NOW INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT THE TEXT. The authors have streamlined content to ensure all exercises address topics covered in the text. Separate "Expand Your Knowledge" section no longer appears in this edition to address additional topics.

UPDATES EMPHASIZE DIVERSITY WITH INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE THAT'S WELCOMING FOR ALL READERS. The authors have carefully edited this edition to ensure inclusiveness and diversity in the examples and explanations used throughout. Your students will find a greater diversity of culture represented, and gender is not assumed to be binary.

NEW EXAMPLES AND EXERCISES REFLECT TODAY'S SITUATIONS AND CHALLENGES. Examples and exercises include relatable, timely content that appeals to today's students and demonstrates the relevance of what they are learning.

MORE WEBASSIGN EXERCISES AND INTERACTIVE SIMULATIONS PROVIDE HANDS-ON PRACTICE WORKING WITH STATISTICS. The authors have added more exercises to this edition which will also be available in WebAssign. In addition, new interactive simulations allow students to more deeply engage with statistical concepts.

UPDATES TO "CRITICAL THINKING" AND "VIEWPOINT" ACTIVITIES SUPPORT LEARNING. Revised and new activities throughout this edition support your students' mastery of statistical concepts. Students learn how to apply the skills they are learning to challenges both in the classroom and in real, daily life with these updated activities.

THE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND LEARNING TOOL (SALT) TURNS STUDENTS INTO STATISTICAL THINKERS. This easy-to-use data analysis tool created specifically for introductory-level statistics students. SALT is thoroughly integrated into this edition of the printed text. Special "Using Technology" sections as well as WebAssign digital exercises, guide students in manipulating and visualizing data and better understanding the application behind the statistics.