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Statistics in Business: Their Analysis, Charting and Use (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Horace Secrist

 
9781330298565: Statistics in Business: Their Analysis, Charting and Use (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Turn data into smart business decisions with clear analysis and practical charts.

Learn how to gather facts, analyze them scientifically, and apply insights to real-world problems.

Modern business relies on facts, not guesses. This edition explains why a scientific approach to data matters and how it can guide policy, strategy, and daily decisions. You’ll see how to identify relevant facts, compare them, and present them in a way that informs action without overpromising results.

The book connects theory to practice, showing how to organize information, choose appropriate graphic forms, and interpret charts and diagrams. It emphasizes getting the right data, using consistent standards, and applying conclusions with integrity to improve outcomes.

  • How to define and collect essential business facts for reliable analysis
  • Methods for comparing data and drawing meaningful inferences
  • Guidelines for selecting and designing charts, diagrams, and graphs
  • How to apply systematic reasoning to everyday business problems

Ideal for readers of business analysis, statistics in industry, and managers seeking clearer, evidence-based guidance.

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