Introduction to Business Statistics

by Weiers, Ronald M.

• ISBN13: 9780534407766
• ISBN10: 0534407765
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

Presents fundamental statistical concepts using non-technical terminology and outstanding illustrations explaining statistical concepts in the context of contemporary applications and student experience.

Table of Contents

Business Statistics: Introduction And Background

A Preview of Business Statistics

Visual Description of Data

Statistical Description of Data

Data Collection and Sampling Methods

Probability

Probability: Review of Basic Concepts

Discrete Probability Distributions

Continuous Probability Distributions

Sampling Distributions

Estimation From Sample Data

Hypothesis Testing

Hypothesis Tests Involving a Sample Mean or Proportion

Hypothesis Tests Involving Two Sample Means or Proportions

Analysis of Variance Tests

Chi-Square Applications

Nonparametric Methods

Regression, Model Building, And Time Series

Simple Linear Regressions and Correlation

Multiple Regression and Correlation

Model Building

Models for Time Series and Forecasting

Special Topics

Decision Theory

Total Quality Management

Ethics in Statistical Analysis and Reporting

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