Title: BERENSON:BAS BUS STATS:CONCEPTS >

by Mark L. Berenson

from the back "...has a long history using diverse business applications to introduce students to core statistical concepts. This edition is focused on making the material accessible and relevant to students through some of the following -"Using Statistics" business scenarios open each chapter with an example related to a different functional area of business. They are also woven throughout the chapter to illustrate key points and help students make connections to the material. -The text now includes many more examples from everyday life such as online shopping (Chapter 2), the amount of time it takes to get ready in the morning (Chapter 3), and waiting time at a fast food restaurant (Chapter 9). -Key formulas are included at the end of each chapter (and in a new supplement). -Data output from Excel and Minitab 14 are featured within chapters, emphasizing data analysis and interpretation. Every new copy of this textbook is also packaged with valuable course software. The Student CD-ROM accompanying the book -PHStat 2--A program containing powerful macros that ehances the capabilities of Excel, allowing the student to perform more statistical analyses. -CD-ROM supplemental topics for further study. -Data files for Minitab, Excel, SPSS, ad Visual Explorations."

936 pages, Hardcover

Published April 6, 2006