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Introduction to Business Statistics (Two Semester) [CORE TEXTS] (Business Statistics)

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For one or two semester, undergraduate Business Statistics courses.

A direct approach to business statistics, ordered in a signature step-by-step framework.

Students could have a competitive edge over new graduates and experienced employees if they know how to apply statistical analysis skills to real-world, decision-making problems. To help students achieve this advantage, Business Statistics uses a direct approach that consistently presents concepts and techniques in way that benefits students of all mathematical backgrounds. This text also contains engaging business examples to show the relevance of business statistics in action.

The eighth edition provides even more learning aids to help students understand the material.

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<>For one or two semester courses in Business Statistics.

A direct approach to business statistics, ordered in a signature step-by-step framework.

Students could have a competitive edge over new graduates and experienced employees if they know how to apply statistical analysis skills to real-world, decision-making problems. To help students achieve this advantage, Business Statistics uses a direct approach that consistently presents concepts and techniques in way that benefits students of all mathematical backgrounds. This text also contains engaging business examples to show the relevance of business statistics in action.

The eighth edition provides even more learning aids to help students understand the material.

Get students to see the business side–Business Applications.
One of Business Statistics’ strengths is its emphasis on business applications and decision-making. The eighth editions continues this emphasis by offering students many new business applications–all of which are highlighted with specially marked icons, making it easier for students to locate them within the text.

Walk students through concepts and techniques for a better understanding–Step-by-step Approach.
The eighth edition continues to present Groebner/Shannon/Fry/Smith’s signature step-by-step approach to reinforcing chapter material. This framework helps readers learn by example and put their knowledge into practice with extensive exercises that continue to increase in difficulty as they progress.

NEW! Help students prepare for the material–Quick Prep Links.
Quick Prep Links appear at the beginning of each chapter and supply students with several ways to prepare for the key topics that will be discussed in the reading.

NEW! Provide students with immediate feedback and built in tutorials–MyStatLab.
This book-specific, online homework and assessment tool provides a rich and flexible set of course materials, featuring free-response exercises that are algorithmically generated for unlimited practice and mastery. Students can also use a variety of online tools to independently improve their understanding and performance in the course. Instructors can use MyStatLab’s homework and test manager to select and assign their own online exercises and import TestGen tests for added flexibility.

NEW! Show students how to complete problems–Textual Examples and How To Do It

How To Do It lists are provided throughout each chapter to summarize major techniques and reinforce fundamental concepts.
Textual Examples appear throughout the text and provide step-by-step details enabling students to easily follow solution techniques. Students can then apply the methodology in these examples to solve other problems.

NEW! Help visual learners see the outcome–Visual Summaries.
Each main heading in this text is summarized using a flow diagram, which remind students of the intended outcomes and leads them to the chapter’s conclusion.

Summarize the main points and statistical techniques–Special Review Sections.
The Special Review Sections in this text provide a summary and review of key issues and statistical techniques. In addition, integrative questions and exercises ask students to demonstrate their comprehension of the topics covered in these sections.

OTHER POINTS OF DISTINCTION

Show students how real companies are using statistics–Real World Applications with Videos.

McDonald’s Corporation Video Cases–The authors’ relationship with McDonald’s provides students with real-world statistical data and an integrated video case series.

Use the software of your choice–Integration with Minitab, Excel, and PHStat.
This text seamlessly integrates three versions of computer applications with textual examples and figures–always focusing on interpreting the output. The goal is for students to be able to know which tools to use, how to apply them, and how to analyze their results for making decisions.

New To This Edition

NEW! Textual examples: More than 50 new examples throughout the text provide step-by-step details, enabling students to follow solution techniques easily. Students can then apply the methodology from each example to solve other problems. These examples are provided in addition to the vast array of business applications to give students a real-world, competitive edge. Featured companies in these new examples include Dove Shampoo and Soap, The Frito-Lay Company, Goodyear Tire Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, the National Federation of Independent Business, Oakland Raiders NFL Football, Southwest Airlines, and Whole Foods Grocery.

NEW! Provide students with immediate feedback and built in tutorials—MyStatLab.
This book-specific, online homework and assessment tool provides a rich and flexible set of course materials, featuring free-response exercises that are algorithmically generated for unlimited practice and mastery. Students can also use a variety of online tools to independently improve their understanding and performance in the course. Instructors can use MyStatLab’s homework and test manager to select and assign their own online exercises and import TestGen tests for added flexibility.

NEW! Help visual learners see the outcome—Visual Summaries.
Each main heading in this text is summarized using a flow diagram, which reminds students of the intended outcomes and leads them to the chapter’s conclusion.

NEW! Help students prepare for the material—Quick Prep Links.
Quick Prep Links appear at the beginning of each chapter and supply students with several ways to prepare for the key topics that will be discussed in the reading.

NEW! Show students how to complete problems—Textual Examples and How To Do It

How To Do It lists are provided throughout each chapter to summarize major techniques and reinforce fundamental concepts.
Textual Examples appear throughout the text and provide step-by-step details enabling students to easily follow solution techniques. Students can then apply the methodology in these examples to solve other problems.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Where, Why, and How of Data Collection
Chapter 2: Graphs, Charts, and Tables—Describing Your Data
Chapter 3: Describing Data Using Numerical Measures

Chapters 1–3
Special Review Section

Chapter 4: Using Probability and Probability Distributions
Chapter 5: Discrete Probability Distributions
Chapter 6: Introduction to Continuous Probability Distributions
Chapter 7: Introduction to Sampling Distributions
Chapter 8: Estimating Single Population Parameters
Chapter 9: Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
Chapter 10: Estimation and Hypothesis Testing for Two Population Parameters
Chapter 11: Hypothesis Tests and Estimation for Population Variances
Chapter 12: Analysis of Variance

Chapters 8–12
Special Review Section

Chapter 13: Goodness-of-Fit Tests and Contingency Analysis
Chapter 14: Introduction to Linear Regression and Correlation Analysis
Chapter 15: Multiple Regression Analysis and Model Building
Chapter 16: Analyzing and Forecasting Time-Series Data
Chapter 17: Introduction to Nonparametric Statistics
Chapter 18: Introduction to Quality and Statistical Process Control

Previous Edition(s)

Business Statistics: A Decision Making Approach, 7/E
Groebner, Shannon, Fry & Smith
©2008 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 1072 pp | Out of Print
ISBN-10: 0132240017 | ISBN-13: 9780132240017
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For the 1 or 2 semester course in Business Statistics.

Emphasizing the use of statistical software like Excel and Minitab, this comprehensive text offers a rich array of business examples, real data, and a unique step-by-step framework that allows students to learn by doing.
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Groebner, Shannon, Fry & Smith
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Instructor Solutions Manual for Business Statistics, 8/E
Groebner, Shannon, Fry & Smith
©2011 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 798 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0136122531 | ISBN-13: 9780136122531

PowerPoint Lecture Slides and Image Library for Business Statistics, 8/E
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©2011 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Live
ISBN-10: 0136122558 | ISBN-13: 9780136122555

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©2011 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Live
ISBN-10: 0136122957 | ISBN-13: 9780136122951

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ISBN-10: 0136122566 | ISBN-13: 9780136122562

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Companion Website for Business Statistics, 8/E
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©2011 | Prentice Hall | Website | Live
ISBN-10: 0136122582 | ISBN-13: 9780136122586
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MathXL -- Instructor Access Code -- for Statistics
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Companion Website for Business Statistics, 8/E
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Student Solutions Manual for Business Statistics, 8/E
Groebner, Shannon, Fry & Smith
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JMP Technology Tutorial Videos for Business Statistics
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Companion Website for Business Statistics, 8/E
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©2011 | Prentice Hall | Website | Live
ISBN-10: 0136122582 | ISBN-13: 9780136122586
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MathXL -- Instructor Access Code -- for Statistics
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ISBN-10: 013502739X | ISBN-13: 9780135027394
URL: www.mathxl.com
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