Prob/Stats A book on highschool-level probability and statistics

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The discussion centers on finding a suitable book on probability and statistics for high school students that covers both basic and intermediate topics without requiring calculus. Key topics of interest include frequency distributions, median, mode, cumulative frequency distributions, standard deviations, and empirical probability formulas. The emphasis is on books that start with foundational concepts and gradually progress to more advanced material, all while being accessible with only elementary algebra knowledge. Some participants suggest that the student may need to strengthen their understanding of algebra and calculus before tackling statistical texts, indicating a potential gap in available resources that meet the specified criteria. One recommended book is mentioned, but it is noted that it may require a better grasp of summations and some calculus, which may not align with the student's current level. Overall, there is a consensus that finding a suitable text at the desired level may be challenging.
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What is a fantastic book on probability&statistics that covers all the probability&statistics a student in high school ever need? It should cover the basics, and also the intermediate topics. Specifically, it must cover frequency distributions and whatnot.

Please lend me your suggestions.
 
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Can the prerequisite knowledge include calculus or not?
 
No. Like I said, I am just a high school student. It should require a knowledge of only some elementary algebra and other things that a high school student is expected to know. Also, I must add that the book must start out with the basics and later proceed onto the advanced topics. By the basics, I am talking about median/median/mode, cumulative frequency distributions, standard deviations, empirical probability formula, and other basic stuff like:

P(E) = number of favorable outcomes/number of possible outcomes
 
Ankel said:
No. Like I said, I am just a high school student. It should require a knowledge of only some elementary algebra and other things that a high school student is expected to know. Also, I must add that the book must start out with the basics and later proceed onto the advanced topics. By the basics, I am talking about median/median/mode, cumulative frequency distributions, standard deviations, empirical probability formula, and other basic stuff like:

P(E) = number of favorable outcomes/number of possible outcomes

Do you understand summations?
 
Somewhat, only in a very elementary manner.
 
Ankel said:
Somewhat, only in a very elementary manner.

I wouldn't recommend looking at statistical books at this point in time for you. I would focus more on your high school algebra/calculus courses.

The most elementary book I know of personally is: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393970833/?tag=pfamazon01-20
You aren't going to make it through much of that book without a good handle on summations. Calculus is also suggested for some of the chapters.

There may not be any (decent) texts at your level.
 

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