Patrick Honner

Whether you’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron’s Painless Statistics provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format.An essential resource for:Virtual learningHomeschoolLearning podsSupplementing classes/in-person learningInside you’ll find:Clear examples for all topics, including data and distributions, basic probability, confidence intervals, bivariate statistics, and much moreDiagrams, charts, and instructive math illustrationsPainless tips, common pitfalls, and informative sidebarsMath talk boxes that translate complex “math speak” into easy-to-understand languageBrain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progress

Scoring high on the competitive admissions test for New York City's Specialized High Schools (including the Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High School, Stuyvesant High School, and others) is essential for academic achievers. If your goal is to attend a specialized high school, Barron’s SHSAT test guide can help. This updated edition is aligned with the recent changes made to the SHSAT, including the redesigned ELA and Math sections.Barron's SHSAT includes:Practice for all question types, including Revising/Editing in a Passage, Revising/Editing Stand-Alone Items, and Math Grid-In questionsThree full-length practice tests and four additional mini-tests with answers and complete solutions to all problemsMore than 600 problems with answers and detailed solutions, all of which provide you with the practice necessary to master the analytical skills the SHSAT requiresMath Diagnosers to help identify and correct student weaknessesHighlighted "Tip" and "Fact" boxes placed throughout the book to help clarify and reinforce key concepts and ideasA series of Skillbuilders that provide comprehensive preparation for each test section