Statistics for management and economics (Quantitative methods and applied statistics series) - Hardcover

Collin J. Watson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205140963 ISBN 13: 9780205140961

Publisher: Allyn and Bacon, 1993

Synopsis

This book presents statistical concepts and principles in the context of substantive applications in business and economics. This fifth edition features new and improved discussions on time series, exploratory data analysis, emphasis on the test of equality means with unequal standard deviation and full coverage of statistical process control, including discussions of quality improvement, process control and control charts. The book is intended for use by students on courses in introductory business statistics and statistics for management and economics.

About this title

From the Publisher

This text presents principles and practices of statistics in the context of substantive, engaging and up-to-date applications in management, business and economics. Authentic business applications encourage student interest and provide a spark for learning while clear discussions, outstanding graphics, and numerous pedagogical aids make learning easier. Watson presents output from Minitab, MYSTAT, and SAS throughout the text with accompanying discussion that helps students interpret the output. Clarity, accuracy, and applicability are emphasized in this new edition which includes many improvements in organization, content, and design.

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: Text presents principles and practices of statistics in the context of substantive, engaging and up-to-date applications in management, business, and economics. Key Topics: Abundant real-world examples are included, along with output from several data analysis packages and discussion to help the reader interpret them. Text also available with MYSTAT software with QC Tools. Market: Introductory Business Statistics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Allyn and Bacon
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0205140963
• ISBN 13: 9780205140961
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 1063