Introduction to business statistics : a computer integrated, data analysis approach /
Alan H. Kvanli, Robert J. Pavur, C. Stephen Guynes.
- 5th ed.
- Cincinnati, Ohio : South-Western College Pub., c2000
- xvi, 987 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Ch. 1. A First Look at Statistics and Data Collection. - Ch. 2. Data Presentation Using Descriptive Graphs. - Ch. 3. Data Summary Using Descriptive Measures. - Ch. 4. Probability Concepts. - Ch. 5. Discrete Probablity Distributions. - Ch. 6. Continuous Probability Distributions. - Ch. 7. Statistical Inference and Sampling. - Ch. 8. Hypothesis Testing for the Mean and Variance of a Population. - Ch. 9. Inference Procedures for Two Populations. - Ch 10. Estimation and Testing for Population Proportions. - Ch. 11. Analysis of Variance. - Ch. 12. Quality Improvement. - Ch. 13. Applications of the Chi-Square Statistic. - Ch. 14. Correlation and Simple Linear Regression. - Ch. 15. Multiple Linear Regression. - Ch. 16. Time Series Analysis and Index Numbers. - Ch. 17. Quantitative Business Forecasting. - Ch. 18. Decision Making Under Uncertainty. - Ch. 19. Nonparametric Statistics. - Appendixes. - Index.
Understanding, viewing and interpreting data as it relates to realistic problems has become the focus of the modern statistics courses. This book stresses data analysis, graphical interpretation, and decision making. Retaining their non-intimidating approach, the authors provide a clear understanding of the concepts and applications of statistics, while students the opportunity to observe and actually carry-out computer generated solutions using Microsoft Excel and Minitab. - Back cover.
Accompanied by 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) : Data sets (Microsoft Excel and MINITAB) and Excel Macros to accompany Introduction to Business statistics : a computer integrated, data analysis approach, 5e. ISBN 0324013094