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In its first edition, Statistics set a new standard for introductory texts, written in accessible language that teaches students how to think about statistical issues through real-world examples, such as political polls and Galton's regression paradox, and in terms of models that underlie statistical inference.

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Retaining these core strengths, the Fourth Edition adds a diverse body of new examples, exercises, and data sets, and has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent developments in the field..

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Authors: David Freedman, Robert Pisani, Roger Purves

Publisher: W. W. Norton

Date: Mar. 19, 2007

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