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If you've ever felt intimidated or a little overwhelmed by business statistics, or if you simply want to master the power of these critical business skills, this book is for you. Weiers' INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS STATISTICS, 6E speaks to you ? today's student ? introducing the fundamentals of business statistics in a conversational language and application setting that you can easily understand. Proven learning aids woven throughout the text, outstanding illustrations, and hundreds of examples build upon familiar, real-life experiences to help you develop a solid understanding of key statistical concepts. You'll discover how to use the statistical software most often chosen for business today. Also, you'll learn how to complete hand calculations and Excel applications ? and when it's best to use each. To further your understanding of today's statistics, a powerful online learning system ? CengageNOW ? helps you maximize your study time and efficiently complete homework with tutorials and interactive learning tools designed to focus specifically on the areas you individually need to master for business statistics success.
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Highly praised for its exceptional clarity, technical accuracy, and useful examples, Weiers' INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS STATISTICS, Seventh Edition, introduces fundamental statistical concepts with an engaging, conversational presentation and a strong emphasis on the practical relevance of statistics to readers' lives and careers. Outstanding illustrations, friendly language, non-technical terminology, and current examples involving real-world business and personal settings will capture readers' interest and prepare them for success from day one. Continuing cases, contemporary business applications, and more than 300 new or revised exercises and problems reflect important trends and the latest developments in today's dynamic business environment?all with an accuracy readers know they can trust.
Synopsis
Highly praised for its exceptional clarity, conversational style and useful examples, INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS STATISTICS, Seventh Edition, was written specifically for you. This proven, popular text cuts through the jargon to help you understand fundamental statistical concepts and why they are important to you, your world, and your career. The text's outstanding illustrations, friendly language, non-technical terminology, and current, real-world examples will capture your interest and prepare you for success right from the start.
About the Author
Dr. Ron Weiers is an award-winning teacher and textbook author in the fields of business statistics and marketing research. He holds a passion for "making complicated things understandable," which is evident in the clear, conversational writing style found in his INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS STATISTICS. Dr. Weiers is a recipient of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching. He is an adjunct professor at the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon University, and is Professor Emeritus at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Weiers has served as a marketing, technical and automotive consultant to organizations such as the Coleman Company, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Society of Automotive Engineers. He has authored 8 automotive books on topics ranging from repair and maintenance to fuel efficiency and safety. Dr. Weiers has provided research and advisory services to the U.S. Department of Energy, National Highway Traffic Administration, and National Public Services Research Institute. He has developed Public Affairs Programs on Urban Transportation, Fuel Efficiency, Vehicle Safety, and Exhaust Emissions for the U.S. Headquarters of the Society of Automotive Engineers, and has authored an SAE Public Affairs Report on Automotive Noise Pollution. Dr. Weiers earned his B.S. in Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh and his S.M. in Industrial Management from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He later received his Ph.D. in Marketing Research and Analysis from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Weiers is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Marketing Association, the American Statistical Association, the Decision Sciences Institute, and the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Table of Contents
Part I: BUSINESS STATISTICS: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND. 1. A Preview of Business Statistics. 2. Visual Description of Data. 3. Statistical Description of Data. 4. Data Collection and Sampling Methods. Part II: PROBABILITY. 5. Probability: Review of Basic Concepts. 6. Discrete Probability Distributions. 7. Continuous Probability Distributions. Part III: SAMPLING DISTRIBUTIONS AND ESTIMATION. 8. Sampling Distributions. 9. Estimation from Sample Data. Part IV: HYPOTHESIS TESTING. 10. Hypothesis Tests Involving a Sample Mean or Proportion. 11. Hypothesis Tests Involving Two Sample Means or Proportions. 12. Analysis of Variance Tests. 13. Chi-Square Applications. 14. Nonparametric Methods. Part V: REGRESSION, MODEL BUILDING, AND TIME SERIES. 15. Simple Linear Regression and Correlation. 16. Multiple Regression and Correlation. 17. Model Building. 18. Models for Time Series and Forecasting. Part VI: SPECIAL TOPICS. 19. Decision Theory. 20. Total Quality Management. 21. Ethics in Statistical Analysis and Reporting (online chapter). Appendix A: Statistical Tables. Appendix B: Selected Answers. Index. Glossary.