Statistics for Business and Economics, 10th Edition (with Student CD-ROM) [Hardcover]

David R. Anderson (Author), Dennis J. Sweeney (Author), Thomas A. Williams (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0324658370 | ISBN-13: 978-0324658378 | Publication Date: January 3, 2008 | Edition: 10th

This market-leading text from well-respected authors Anderson/Sweeney/Williams introduces sound statistical methodology within a strong applications setting. A wealth of real business examples, proven methods, and application exercises within STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, Revised 10e clearly demonstrate how statistical results provide insights into business decisions and present solutions to contemporary business problems. Comprehensive coverage, trusted for its accuracy, allows you to select the topics best for your course, including coverage of the latest statistical and business software to manage statistical information. This edition's accessible approach is strengthened with the innovative new CengageNOW integrated online course management and learning system that saves you time while using personalized study plans to ensure student understanding.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1018 pages
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub; 10th edition (January 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324658370
• ISBN-13: 978-0324658378
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very difficult to comprehend, June 26, 2010

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T-Bone "Tony407" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Statistics for Business and Economics, 10th Edition (with Student CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

I've noticed that the majority of reviews of this textbook only address issues related to shipment and the condition of the book upon arrival. But what about content? It's awful. Really. Who wants a math book that reads like a textbook. I've taken a few algebra classes this year and this is my first stats class. The algebra books contained multitudes of clear examples with step by step instructions. This book has long, complicated text-only paragraphs that you have to re-read multiple times and then they fail to provide many (there are a few, but very lacking)illustrated examples of HOW to arrive at the answer. This sort of book needs to be supplemented by other methods of information (classroom, tutors, Internet) to be really useful. Of course, some of us can't rely on our teachers to help, as the quality of professors varies about as much as textbooks!! It CANNOT stand on its own most of the time. Very hard to grasp. Two thumbs down.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to make sense of., February 12, 2009

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This review is from: Statistics for Business and Economics, 10th Edition (with Student CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

I am using this textbook for a Business Statistics II course. It is much more difficult to understand than the book I used in the Bus. Stat. I course I took last semester.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview, Solving Probelms With Excel, February 1, 2011

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This review is from: Statistics for Business and Economics, 10th Edition (with Student CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

I have the 3rd edition, and it does a good job of explaining how to use Excel for data analysis. This might make it too much for undergrads just getting their feet wet. It's a nice review for anyone that had stats a long time ago, and a good go-to reference.

There are solutions to even numbered problems in the back, so you can learn quite a bit working the solved problems.