Basic Statistics for the Amateur Scientist.

Hartwig, Mark

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ERIC Number: EJ449131

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Basic Statistics for the Amateur Scientist.

Hartwig, Mark

Science Probe, v2 n2 p59-65,126-27 Apr 1992

Presents a nontechnical introduction to the field of statistics. Includes discussions on descriptive statistics, random variables, mean, standard deviation, standardized scores, and inferential statistics. Describes six statistical software packages available for IBM personal computers and compatibles. (KR)

Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Estimation (Mathematics), Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Science Education, Secondary Education, Statistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Students; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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