David R. Anderson, University of Cincinnati, Dennis J. Sweeney, University of Cincinnati, Thomas A. Williams, Rochester Institute of Technology, Jeffrey D. Camm, University of Cincinnati, James J. Cochran, Louisiana Tech University.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
12e [edition].
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Mason, OH :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
South-Western,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2014]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxxii, 1088 pages ;
Dimensions
26 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Data and statistics -- Descriptive statistics : tabular and graphical displays -- Descriptive statistics : numerical measures -- Introduction to probability -- Discrete probability distributions -- Continuous probability distributions -- Sampling and sampling distributions -- Interval estimation -- Hypothesis testing -- Inference about means and proportions with two populations -- Inferences about population variances -- Comparing multiple proportions, test of independence and goodness of fit -- Experimental design and analysis of variance -- Simple linear regression -- Multiple regression -- Regression analysis : model building -- Time series analysis and forecasting -- Nonparametric methods -- Statistical methods for quality control -- Index numbers -- Decision analysis on Website -- Sample survey on Website -- Appendix A: References and bibliography -- Appendix B: Tables -- Appendix C: Summation notation -- Appendix D: Self-test solutions and answers to even-numbered exercises -- Appendix E: Microsoft Excel 2010 and Tools for statistical analysis -- Appendix F: Computing p-values using Minitab and Excel.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Statistics for Business and Economics, 11e introduces sound statistical methodology within a strong applications setting. The authors clearly demonstrate how statistical results provide insights into business decisions and present solutions to contemporary business problems. New cases and more than 350 real business examples and memorable exercises, 150 of which are new in this edition, present the latest statistical data and business information. --from publisher description.