A brief introduction to business statistics that balances a conceptual understanding of statistics with the real-world application of statistical methodology. It features selected core topics from the author's "Statistics for Business and Economics", 6th Edition, condensed into 13 chapters. It includes many of the highlights of its parent, including the problem-scenario approach using real-world examples to introduce statistical techniques; chapter-opening "Statistics in Practice" applications from the business world; and "Notes & Comments" sections that provide additional insights on statistical methodology and how to avoid common mistakes. Methods, applications, and self-test exercises include hundreds of problems based on real data. Examples and exercises throughout focus on ways that statistics contribute to improving the quality of products and services. This text can also be computer integrated at the discretion of the instructor. Output for analysis based on Minitab is included throughout the text; instruction for data analysis based on Excel and Minitab is included in appendices of appropriate chapters.
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The single most important factor in the selection of ASW's Essentials of Statistics was the quality of the homework exercises. Another factor was that the text used the Excel package and had the Excel computer supplement. The text is also readable for our average student, this is another very important factor when selecting a text.
The characteristics that figured most strongly in my decision to adopt ASW's Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics were the end of chapter review and formulas, topic selection, and review questions.
The characteristics of ASW's Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics that figured most strongly in my decision to adopt the text was that the book presents a clear and practical explanation of statistical concepts. It also contains real-world examples and problems. The book helps instructors teach fundamental statistical thinking to their students. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The characteristics that figured most strongly in my decision to adopt ASW's Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics were the end of chapter review and formulas, topic selection, and review questions.
The characteristics of ASW's Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics that figured most strongly in my decision to adopt the text was that the book presents a clear and practical explanation of statistical concepts. It also contains real-world examples and problems. The book helps instructors teach fundamental statistical thinking to their students. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Thomas A. Williams is Professor of Management Science in the College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology. Born in Elmira New York he earned his B.S. degree at Clarkson University. He did his graduate work at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
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This review is from: Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics with Data Files CD-ROM (Hardcover)
The information in this book is clear-cut, concise, and easy to read. Easily understandable examples are given for the various statistical formulas, and extras like z-score value charts and the like help a lot. If you have a talented instructor leading your Stats class (like I did) in addition to this text, you will be sure to ace this course (like I did)!P.S.: If you happen to be an Information Systems/Information Technology major (such as myself) DO NOT RE-SELL THIS BOOK! You will need the information in this book in your future Info Systems courses, and you will definitely realize the TRUE value of this text!
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A useful book. . .,
By David Zampino "21st Century Hobbit" (Delavan, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics (Hardcover)
. . .by authors who remember that they are writing for persons who are NOT professional mathematicians.In today's world, frequently persons enter the business profession from a background in something other than what in the past might have been considered traditional avenues. Not all business textbooks recognize this (see my review for "Mathematical Applications")! However, this book seems to be an exception. The material is presented in a logical format; key formulae are highlighted and set off from the rest of the text; and in-depth business examples are given in each chapter, demonstrating the particular statistical tools to be taught. A useful and recommended volume.
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