Introductory Business Statistics With Computer Applications

This text shows students the usefulness of statistics in the context of real-business problems. Because the book combines an intuitive presentation with numerous pedagogical features, students quickly realize the power of statistics without getting lost in the theory. An early introduction to regression has been highly praised for its motivation. Shiffler and Adams have written an easy-to-read, well-motivated and useful text for business students.

Statistics for Business with Computer Applications is a streamlined, easy to follow text. In each chapter, the authors relate new statistical concepts to previous ones, thus effectively building knowledge and a global understanding of new material. By presenting statistical theory first and then discussing computer applications using Microsoft Excel and Minitab, it presents a balance of theory and practical applications. The authors have written this book by carefully following a traditional sequence, starting with descriptive statistics and ending with quality control. Each chapter begins with statistical theory and then work toward business applications.

Printed in color. Introductory Business Statistics is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the one-semester statistics course for business, economics, and related majors. Core statistical concepts and skills have been augmented with practical business examples, scenarios, and exercises. The result is a meaningful understanding of the discipline, which will serve students in their business careers and real-world experiences.

Regression analysis is arguably the single most powerful and widely applicable tool in any effective examination of common business issues. Every day, decision-makers face problems that require constructive actions with significant consequences, and regression procedures can prove a meaningful and valuable asset in the decision-making process. This text is designed to help students achieve a full understanding of regression and the many ways it can be used. Taking into consideration current statistical technology, Introductory Regression Analysis focuses on the use and interpretation of software, while also demonstrating the logic, reasoning, and calculations that lie behind any statistical analysis. Furthermore, the text emphasizes the application of regression tools to real-life business concerns. This multilayered, yet pragmatic approach fully equips students to derive the benefit and meaning of a regression analysis. This text is designed to serve in a second undergraduate course in statistics, focusing on regression and its component features. The material presented in this text will build from a foundation of the principles of data analysis. Although previous exposure to statistical concepts would prove helpful, all the material needed for an examination of regression analysis is presented here in a clear and complete form.

This comprehensive text uses a conversational writing style to make the material covered less intimidating for students. It fully integrates the use of computers with statistics, but can still be used by those desiring a more traditional calculator-based approach.

Dr. Hans-Georg Fill presents an innovative framework for visualisation based on an analysis of current visualisation approaches in business informatics. It encompasses the creation of visualisations both from a technical as well as a contextual point of view. The author in particular elaborates the concepts of visual objects, ontological visualisation patterns, and semantic visualization.

Book Publication Date: Dec 13, 2023. Full color. Introductory Statistics 2e provides an engaging, practical, and thorough overview of the core concepts and skills taught in most one-semester statistics courses. The text focuses on diverse applications from a variety of fields and societal contexts, including business, healthcare, sciences, sociology, political science, computing, and several others. The material supports students with conceptual narratives, detailed step-by-step examples, and a wealth of illustrations, as well as collaborative exercises, technology integration problems, and statistics labs. The text assumes some knowledge of intermediate algebra, and includes thousands of problems and exercises that offer instructors and students ample opportunity to explore and reinforce useful statistical skills.