A First Course in Business Statistics

McClave, James T., Benson, P. George, Sincich, Terry

ISBN 10: 0130186791 / ISBN 13: 9780130186799

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2000

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2211398-6

Synopsis:

Designed for readers with a background in basic algebra, this best-selling introduction to statistics for business and economics emphasizes inference?with extensive coverage of data collection and analysis as needed to evaluate the reported results of statistical studies and make good business decisions. It stresses the development of statistical thinking, the assessment of credibility and value of the inferences made from data?both by those who consume and those who produce them?and features numerous case studies, examples, and exercises?all drawing on real business situations and recent economic events. Statistics, Data, and Statistical Thinking. Methods for Describing Sets of Data. Probability. Random Variables and Probability Distributions. Inferences Based on a Single Sample: Estimation with Confidence Intervals. Inferences Based on a Single Sample: Tests of Hypothesis. Comparing Population Means. Comparing Population Proportions. Simple Linear Regression. Introduction to Multiple Regression. Basic Methods for Quality Improvement. For anyone interested in statistics for business and economics.

From the Back Cover: Designed for readers with a background in basic algebra, this best-selling introduction to statistics for business and economics emphasizes inference—with extensive coverage of data collection and analysis as needed to evaluate the reported results of statistical studies and make good business decisions. It stresses the development of statistical thinking, the assessment of credibility and value of the inferences made from data—both by those who consume and those who produce them—and features numerous case studies, examples, and exercises—all drawing on real business situations and recent economic events. Statistics, Data, and Statistical Thinking. Methods for Describing Sets of Data. Probability. Random Variables and Probability Distributions. Inferences Based on a Single Sample: Estimation with Confidence Intervals. Inferences Based on a Single Sample: Tests of Hypothesis. Comparing Population Means. Comparing Population Proportions. Simple Linear Regression. Introduction to Multiple Regression. Basic Methods for Quality Improvement. For anyone interested in statistics for business and economics.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A First Course in Business Statistics
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 8th.