Contributions

  • Stephan, David. - Contributor

Publication

2010 - FT Press, Upper Saddle River, N.J, New Jersey

Language

English

Word Count

78,000 words, Guess

Page Count

312 pages

Identifiers

and 5 more

Classifications

  • DDC519.5
  • LCCQA276.12 .L485 2010
  • LCCQA276.12.L485 2010

Description

One easy step at a time, this book will teach you the key statistical techniques you'll need for finance, quality, marketing, the social sciences, or just about any other field. Each technique is introduced with a simple, jargon-free explanation, practical examples, and hands-on guidance for solving real problems with Excel or a TI-83/84 series calculator, including Plus models. Hate math? No sweat. You'll be amazed how little you need! For those who do have an interest in mathematics, optional "Equation Blackboard" sections review the equations that provide the foundations for important concepts.David M. Levine is a much-honored innovator in statistics education. He is Professor Emeritus of Statistics and Computer Information Systems at Bernard M. Baruch College (CUNY), and co-author of several best-selling books, including Statistics for Managers using Microsoft Excel, Basic Business Statistics, Quality Management, and Six Sigma for Green Belts and Champions.Instructional designer David F. Stephan pioneered the classroom use of personal computers, and is a leader in making Excel more accessible to statistics students. He has co-authored several textbooks with David M. Levine.Here's just some of what you'll learn how to do...Use statistics in your everyday work or studyPerform common statistical tasks using a Texas Instruments statistical calculator or Microsoft ExcelBuild and interpret statistical charts and tables"Test Yourself" at the end of each chapter to review the concepts and methods that you learned in the chapterWork with mean, median, mode, standard deviation, Z scores, skewness, and other descriptive statisticsUse probability and probability distributionsWork with sampling distributions and confidence intervalsTest hypotheses and decision-making risks with Z, t, Chi-Square, ANOVA, and other techniquesPerform regression analysis and modelingThe easy, practical introduction to statistics--for everyone!Thought you couldn't learn statistics? Think again. You can--and you will!

Subjects

Topics

519.5BusinessStatistikStatisticsNonfictionStatistiquePopular works

Genres

  • Popular works

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  • Even you can learn statisticsFT Press2010

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