WELCOME TO INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS

The required textbook for this course is

Introduction to the Practice of Statistics,Sixth Edition

by Moore/McCabe/Craig(W.H. Freeman & Company)

This summer you are required to purchase

StatsPortal

http://courses.bfwpub.com/ips6e.php

StatsPortal includes: • The complete textbook (eBook) with

highlighting, note-taking, and printing toolsLinks to media, including Applets

• Text Resources Study Guide Statistical Applets Quizzing Technology Manuals

(esp. how to use JMP) EESEE Cases Tutorials and more!

• Assignments Center Additional course materials and homework

To purchase StatsPortal, you can:

1. Purchase access through your local bookstore:

• Packaged with Moore’s Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, 6th Edition

• Separately (via a printed activation card)

2. Purchase access online: http://courses.bfwpub.com/ips6e.php I recommend #2 since you get the full textbook in electronic form and all

the StatsPortal additional resources - also, our bookstore doesn't seem to have the books packaged with the Stats Portal activation cards… so be careful!

1. Go to http://courses.bfwpub.com/ips6e.php

2. Click the “Register An Activation Code” link on the home page

Accessing StatsPortal Access available through your bookstore (either via a printed activation

code or packaged with your textbook) or online:

Alert! Do not throw away your activation card until you’ve registered!

1. Enter in: • Your printed activation code• Your first name and last name• Your email address (which will serve

as your Portal username)

2. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint.

3. Re-enter your email address

4. Enter your school data• Select the state your institution is

located (North Carolina)• Select your institution (UNCW)• Select your course/instructor (Frierson)

Your account will be created and you will be able to accessStatsPortal.

Accessing StatsPortal

Go to: http://courses.bfwpub.com/ips6e.php

• Click “Purchase Access to StatsPortal” from the home page

2. Enter your school data Select the state where your

institution is located (North Carolina)

Select your institution (UNCW) Select your course/instructor

(Frierson)

When purchasing StatsPortal online:

Purchasing StatsPortal online continued…

3. Enter in: • Your first name and last name• Your email address (which will serve as your AstroPortal username).

4. Create your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint.

5. Re-enter your email address.

6. You will then be taken to the PURCHASE page, where you will need to enter your payment information.

7. You will receive confirmation of your purchase and may now start using StatsPortal.

Whether you need technical help working with StatsPortal features, content, registration, or simply forgot your username or password,

contact technical support:

(800) 936-6899

techsupport@bfwpub.com

Need more help?

Also use the HELP button for additional user information!