Statistics for Business and Economics (Book Only) - Hardcover

Anderson, David R.; Sweeney, Dennis J.; Williams, Thomas A.

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9780324365054: Statistics for Business and Economics (Book Only)

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ISBN 10: 0324365055 ISBN 13: 9780324365054

Publisher: South-Western College Pub, 2007

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STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS brings together more than twenty-five years of author experience, sound statistical methodology, a proven problem-scenario approach, and meaningful applications to demonstrate how statistical information. Discover how the most trusted approach to statistics today is Simply Powerful with the latest market-leading text from respected authors Anderson/Sweeney/Williams. STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 11e introduces sound statistical methodology within a strong applications setting. The authors clearly demonstrate how statistical results provide insights into business decisions and present solutions to contemporary business problems. New cases and more than 350 real business examples and memorable exercises, 150 of which are new in this edition, present the latest statistical data and business information. With this book's comprehensive coverage and unwavering accuracy, you select the topics best for your course, including thorough coverage of the latest versions of MiniTab 15 and Excel 2010, along with StatTools and other leading Excel 2007 statistical add-ins within chapter appendices. Author-written support materials and CengageNOW online course management system provides time-saving, complete support to ensure student understanding. Choose Anderson/Sweeney/Williams' STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 11e for the Simply Powerful statistical solution you need for your course. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.

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About the Author:

Dr. David R. Anderson is a textbook author and Professor Emeritus of Quantitative Analysis in the College of Business Administration at the University of Cincinnati. He has served as head of the Department of Quantitative Analysis and Operations Management and as Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration. He was also coordinator of the College's first Executive Program. In addition to introductory statistics for business students, Dr. Anderson has taught graduate-level courses in regression analysis, multivariate analysis, and management science. He also has taught statistical courses at the Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. Professor Anderson has received numerous honors for excellence in teaching and service to student organizations. He is the coauthor of ten textbooks related to decision sciences and actively consults with businesses in the areas of sampling and statistical methods. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, he earned his BS, MS, and PhD degrees from Purdue University.

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"The textbook is very user-friendly (easy to read). The text has very good and useful real world problems. The computer applications using Microsoft Excel are a must for any business statistics course."

"Engaging examples and the relevant questions at the end of chapters. Clear and understandable. Intiutive explanations."

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