Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics, 12/e
Douglas A. Lind,
Coastal Carolina University William G. Marchal,
University of Toledo Samuel A. Wathen,
Coastal Carolina University
ISBN: 0072868244 Copyright year: 2005
Feature Summary
Straightforward -step by step presentation, supported by solved examples, self- reviews, exercises and review sections-all combine to provide students a flexible dynamic learning tool.
Larger data sets, with the files included on CD, and exercises aimed at using technology resources make this a practical and modern text. Realistic and relevant applications, optional computer and web-based exercises, and the wealth of resources on the Student CD provide Business students with a motivating, applied, learning experience.
Excel, MegaStat, and Minitab are integrated throughout the text, in enough detail to support students. The explanations of the software commands are placed at the end of the chapters to allow focus on the statistical concepts as they are introduced and explained.
New version of MegaStat for Excel by JB Orris is included on the Student CD-ROM. This simple to use yet powerful 'add-in' includes new routines on non-parametric and time-series and forecasting, has improved speed and usability features, and is designed to maximize Office XP features.
Statistics in Action boxes (2 per chapter) provide additional short yet enriching readings on business and economics as well as the history and development of the field.
Web exercises related to companies, markets, government organizations, and university data sets enhance students' facility and with and use of data. Instructors and students will find these web exercises and data sets useful because they allow the student to experiment with real world examples, and apply their statistical knowledge in up-to-date applications. They also afford students to gain more comfort and familiarity with the vast resources available on the web.
Review Sections are provided at the end of logical groupings of chapters. These short sections pull together key topics and help student's review for exams as well as providing a definitive illustration of how chapter concepts relate and build.
3 Continuous Cases (about a 1/2 page each) are included in the Review Sections. These case challenge students to pull together more than one concept when considering business problems.
A Pronunciation Key listing the math symbol, its meaning, and how to pronounce it appears at the end of each chapter. This helps gain confidence in the language of statistics and retain the meaning of the symbol.
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