StatCrunch Offers Online, User-Friendly Solution for Students

Pearson Enhances Statistics Education through Partnership with Integrated Analytics

Boston, Mass (PRWEB) November 24, 2008 -- College students can now breathe a lot easier when it comes to their statistics courses.

Through a partnership with Integrated Analytics LLC, Pearson (www.pearson.com) announced that it will be the exclusive distributor of StatCrunch.com, (www.statcrunch.com) web-based software that allows students to perform complex statistical analysis more simply and effectively.

Students can type data directly into the user-friendly program, or load text and Excel files from their computers or found on the internet. This data will then be stored under the "MyData" listing for quick, one-step access. Analyzing data is possible through a number of different statistical routines. The software creates interactive graphs, generates reports, and students can easily save, copy/paste, or print StatCrunch results.

StatCrunch also includes an online, social networking community. Students post their analyses online, and receive comments on their work.

StatCrunch was developed by a team of programmers and statisticians led by Professor Webster West of Texas A&M University.

"I am very excited about the StatCrunch partnership with Pearson," said Professor West. "The Pearson technology infrastructure in terms of hardware and support will provide StatCrunch users with a much better experience, while bringing StatCrunch to a much wider audience."

"StatCrunch is an innovative online solution that helps students navigate the complex world of statistics, and makes teachers' jobs a little easier," said Linda Davis, president of science and math at Pearson. "This partnership represents a continuation of Pearson's efforts to use the best technology to make significant advances in education around the globe."

For more information about StatCrunch, contact statistics@pearson.com or visit www.statcrunch.com.

About Pearson

Pearson (NYSE:PSO), the global leader in education and education technology, reaches and engages today's digital natives with effective and personalized learning, as well as dedicated professional development for their teachers. This commitment is demonstrated in the company's investment in innovative print and digital education materials for preK through college, student information systems and learning management systems, teacher professional development, career certification programs and testing and assessment products that set the standard for the industry. The company's respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, Addison Wesley, Benjamin Cummings, Educational Measurement, Educational Assessment, SuccessNet, MyLabs, PowerSchool, SuccessMaker, and many others. Pearson's comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student at every level of education. Pearson's commitment to education for all is supported by the global philanthropic initiatives of the Pearson Foundation. Pearson's other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. For more information, go to www.pearson.com.

Contact:

Susan Aspey

Pearson

Susan.aspey@pearson.com

(347) 421-2473

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