A Course in Business Statistics
- ISBN-10
- 013093657X
- ISBN-13
- 9780130936578
- Series
- A Course in Business Statistics
- Category
- Business & Economics / Statistics
- Pages
- 657
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Author
- Patrick W. Shannon
Description
This book presents core topics in descriptive and inferential statistics with a rich assortment of business examples and real data, and an emphasis on decision-making. It contains a narrative writing style-and the captivating examples and applications, and rich data sets are woven right into the narrative. The examples are interesting, realistic and drawn from all areas of business and life. There is significant emphasis on using statistical software as a tool, with most examples presented in a spreadsheet environment using Excel and Minitab. Every topic is introduced in the context of a real business application complete with real data, from small and large data sets.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
The Management and Control of Quality
By William M. Lindsay, James Robert EvansJames Robert Evans, William M. Lindsay ... Carla O'Dell and C. Jackson Grayson , Organization , ” Harvard Business Review ( July / “ Identifying and Transferring Internal Best PracAugust , 1993 ) , 80 . tices , " APQC White Paper ...
-
Applied Statistics for Engineers and Scientists: Using Microsoft Excel and Minitab
By David M. Levine, Patricia P. Ramsey, Robert K. SmidtThis applied book for engineers and scientists, written in a non-theoretical manner, focuses on underlying principles that are important in a wide range of disciplines. It emphasizes...
-
Forecasting, Time Series, and Regression: An Applied Approach
By Bruce L. Bowerman, Richard T. O'Connell, Anne B. KoehlerAwarded Outstanding Academic Book by CHOICE magazine in its first edition, FORECASTING, TIME SERIES, AND REGRESSION: AN APPLIED APPROACH now appears in a fourth edition that illustrates the vital importance...
-
The ONS Productivity Handbook: A Statistical Overview and Guide
By NA NA, Great Britain. Office for National StatisticsONS Productivity Handbook: a Statistical Overview and Guide examines the importance and relevance of economic productivity and serves as a reference on the subject. Areas covered include productivity analysis within...
-
Statistics for Business and Economics
By William E. BeckerThis text covers all standard topics and demonstrates data analysis techniques used in all areas of business. A particularly strong feature is the wealth of carefully chosen examples, case studies,...
-
Total Quality: Management, Organization, and Strategy
By James Robert Evans, James W. DeanNot long ago total quality was just a buzzword. Today, Total Quality is an integral component of management success in today's complex business environment. This text presents an overview of...
-
Statistical Process Control and Quality Improvement
By Gerald SmithThis “mathematics-friendly” volume introduces readers to basic concepts and applications of Statistical Process Control (SPC). Readers get a solid foundation in control charts—including setting scales, charting, interpreting,...
-
Mathematical Statistics with Applications
By William Mendenhall, Richard L. Scheaffer, Dennis D. WackerlyThis is the most widely used mathematical statistics text at the top 200 universities in the United States. Premiere authors Dennis Wackerly, William Mendenhall, and Richard L. Scheaffer present a...
-
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
By Stuart Wall, Glyn Burton, George CarrolThis is a simple introduction to the mathematical and statistical techniques needed in business. With the emphasis placed on a friendly approach and ease of use, this text demonstrates how...
-
Quantitative Methods for Business Studies
By Richard ThomasA comprehensive range of topics in quantitative methods for business students are covered in this book. Basic statistical concepts are examined and these are used in later chapters in business...