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Business Statistics (Barron's Business Review Series)

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I read this book just before starting an MBA course called "Basic Statistics". I found the book to be clear, intuitive and it certainly covered all topics we discussed in class. In my opinion, this book presents an easy way to understand Statistics by applying them to real business situations. I still use it as reference at work. Highly recommendable for business people interested in Statistics and with no much background in Math (just make sure you know how to add)

I manage a group of people who are incredibly skilled in data modeling and business statistics. I purchased this book as a refresher and reference - and was very happy with it. It discusses key statistical issues in simple terms - giving you the tools to handle yourself in any discussion.

I used this book as a supplement to a crash course in Statistics for Graduate School. It is very good, but it can be a little skimpy on complete explaination of all the variables in an equation.

One good feature of the text is that the next chapter builds on the previous. The complexity of the various statistical equations grows gradually. This is helpful in may respects, but the writer(s) assume that the reader has an EXCEPTIONAL memory and can readily recall details from 1, 2, or 3 chapters back which apply to the current text. I found myself going back and re-reading previous chapters to get a handle on the chapter I was actualy reading.

Overall, the book is good but on one should try to use it as their sole book on business statistics.

This book explains statistics in plain English and doesn't kill you with incomprehensible formula's. It does have them, but also explains how they are build up and how to read them.

I had used this book to supplement my Stats course, but found that lots of symbols that they used were not the same. Also, the equations differed for many of the calculations. You would get the same answers, but if your busy with school, you won't have time to reconcile the two. Good book if you are trying to learn on your own though.

A classic book covering all aspects of business stats
-a real boon to students and business professionals.