Forgotten Statistics: A Refresher Course with Applications to Economics and Business (Paperback)

by Douglas Downing Ph.D. (Author), Jeff Clark Ph.D. (Author) "Statistics is a valuable tool to help you analyze data..." (more)
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This volume will help you recapture the statistics theory you once learned, but has since faded away. The first of the book's two main parts reviews essential statistical concepts. In addition to basic topics, part II is an alphabetical reference section and extensive appendices which include statistical tables for normal, Chi-Square, t, and F distribution, information on doing statistical calculations with both computer software and your calculator, and much more. This teach-yourself refresher course can also be used as a supplementary text by students currently enrolled in a statistics course.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812097130
• ISBN-13: 978-0812097139
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #255,831 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Supplemental Text to a variety of stats courses!, November 17, 2004

By	K A Goode (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Like most students,I was not looking forward to my Introductory Statistics course. However, knowing that I had to do it I made certain to purchase several supplemental texts to aid in clarification when the textbook failed to do so. Although the title says 'Forgotten Statistics' it does serve as an aid to those who are entirely new to the subject as it presents the concepts in a logical fashion( the book is divided in two sections one for concepts and problems the other with definitions). This book has remained in my backpack the entire semester. So much, in fact, that I find myself going over problems during my liesure time. This book has served me rather well. It has not required lots of additional time in learning and problem solving. My GPA and I are happy about that.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent stats primer, June 13, 2007

By	Gaetan Lion - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is an outstanding book for any professional that finds himself immersed if not overwhelmed by an increasingly quantitative world. This book provides you an excellent foundation in basic statistics that can readily allow you to build upon by studying more advanced stats if you care to. Thus, this book is a good stepping stone for Intuitive Biostatistics if you want to easily deepen your knowledge of statistics and care to understand better medical studies.

The book is subdivided in two parts. The first part teaches you the basics. The second part is a good reference section often covering some more advanced material.

I also recommend the other two books in this "Forgotten" series if you care to refresh other math areas: Forgotten Algebra and Forgotten Calculus.

21 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just the Facts, Mam, June 15, 2000

By	Nora M. Ebberts "yackfoo" (elk grove, california USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review book is formated in such a way that I can actually help my child with homework. I go directly to the section she's learning, and can quickly review the section that's current to her learning needs. She and I can do the reviews together and this wouldn't be possible without this book. I especaily like that I don't have to refer to hundreds of pages before being able to help my child.