Essentials of Modern Business Statistics with Microsoft Excel
Authors: David Anderson, Dennis Sweeney, Thomas Williams, Michael Fry, Jeffrey Ohlmann, Jeffrey Camm, and James Cochran
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 978-0357131626
Book Description
This comprehensive textbook provides a solid foundation in business statistics, focusing on using Microsoft Excel to analyze data and solve business problems. It covers a wide range of topics essential for understanding and applying statistics efficiently in business contexts.
- Descriptive statistics
- Inferential statistics
- Hypothesis testing
- Correlation and regression
- Time series analysis
- Forecasting
- Decision-making
The book features clear explanations and a wealth of examples and exercises that help students grasp complex concepts and apply them in practical scenarios. It also comes with a companion website hosting additional resources like practice problems, data sets, and Excel templates, enhancing the learning experience.
Introduction
In today’s data-driven business world, having a robust understanding of statistics is crucial. This textbook offers a practical and engaging introduction to business statistics, emphasizing the use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and problem-solving in business. It is an ideal resource for students, business professionals, or anyone interested in leveraging statistics to make informed decisions in a data-rich environment.