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Introduction to Statistics Through Resampling Methods and R/S-PLUS(r) aspires to introduce statistical methodology to a wide audience, simply, intuitively, and efficiently, through resampling from data at hand and by way of the computer programs R and S-PLUS. The objective of the book is to use quantitative methods to characterize, review, report on, test, estimate, and classify findings. Features include- The R and S-PLUS¨ programming are used to illustrate the concepts and to aid the reader in completing the exercises. R may be downloaded, without charge, for use under Windows, UNIX, or the Macintosh. One hundred or more exercises included in each chapter plus dozens of thought-provoking questions serve the needs of both classroom and self-study. The discovery method is utilized as often as possible, thereby forcing the conscientious reader to think her or his way to a solution rather than copy the answer or apply a formula straight out of the text Chatty, informal, sometimes humorous writing style allows greater access to a variety of reader backgrounds and interests Covers unusual topics such as tests and estimation procedures for one, two, and many samples; correlation; multivariable analysis;

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