Summary
Introductory Statistics follows scope and sequence requirements of a one-semester introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. The text assumes some knowledge of intermediate algebra and focuses on statistics application over theory. Introductory Statistics includes innovative practical applications that make the text relevant and accessible, as well as collaborative exercises, technology integration problems, and statistics labs.

Senior Contributing Authors
Barbara Illowsky, De Anza College
Susan Dean, De Anza College

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Discuss how research involving human subjects is regulated
Summarize the processes of informed consent and debriefing
Explain how research involving animal subjects is regulated