Stats: Data and Models (5th Edition)

Stats: Data and Models, authored by Richard D. De Veaux, Paul F. Velleman, and David E. Bock, is a comprehensive resource designed for introductory statistics courses. This 5th Edition is inspired by the 2016 GAISE Report revision and focuses on encouraging statistical thinking through innovative methods, technology, and a signature sense of humor. The text maintains its core concepts and exceptional readability while helping students think critically about the data they encounter.

By leveraging technology and simulations to demonstrate variability at key points, the authors simplify the learning process for complex statistical concepts, including the Central Limit Theorem. This edition provides significant exposure to large data sets and multivariate thinking, ensuring students are well-prepared to be critical consumers of statistics in the 21st century. The pedagogical approach focuses on understanding data through models, making it an essential tool for mastering modern statistical analysis.

Book Details & Metadata

• Full Title: Stats: Data and Models (5th Edition)
• Author(s): Richard D. De Veaux, Paul F. Velleman, David E. Bock
• Edition: 5th Edition
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: February 13, 2019
• ISBN-10: 013516382X
• ISBN-13: 978-0135163825
• Language: English