Introduction to Statistics

Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis

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Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis

Third Edition

Roxy Peck

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Chris Olsen

George Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, IA

Jay Devore

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, Third Edition

Roxy Peck, Chris Olsen, Jay Devore

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