Books: "Intermediate Statistics with R" by Mark C. Greenwood (developed for courses like STAT 217 at Montana State University)
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"Books: "Intermediate Statistics with R" by Mark C. Greenwood (developed for courses like STAT 217 at Montana State University) " "Intermediate Statistics with R" by Mark C. Greenwood (developed for courses like STAT 217 at Montana State University) is a comprehensive textbook designed to transition students from introductory statistical concepts to advanced data analysis and linear modeling. The text places a heavy emphasis on modern R programming—specifically utilizing the tidyverse suite for data wrangling and ggplot2 for data visualization—while balancing both parametric testing and modern randomization-based (nonparametric) methods. Core Structural Themes Modern R Workflow Optimization: The book bypasses legacy base-R plotting in favor of the Grammar of Graphics ( ggplot2 ), training users to build clear, customizable, and high-visibility statistical plots. Dual-Path Inference: Every major statistical test is explored through two lenses: Par...