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THE GUIDE FOR ANYONE AFRAID TO LEARN STATISTICS & ANALYTICS
UPDATED WITH NEW EXAMPLES & EXERCISES This book discusses
statistics and analytics using plain language and avoiding
mathematical jargon. If you thought you couldn't learn these data
analysis subjects because they were too technical or too
mathematical, this book is for you! This edition delivers more
everyday examples and end-of-chapter exercises and contains updated
instructions for using Microsoft Excel. You'll use downloadable
data sets and spreadsheet solutions, template-based solutions you
can put right to work. Using this book, you will understand the
important concepts of statistics and analytics, including learning
the basic vocabulary of these subjects. Create tabular and visual
summaries and learn to avoid common charting errors Gain experience
working with common descriptive statistics measures including the
mean, median, and mode; and standard deviation and variance, among
others Understand the probability concepts that underlie
inferential statistics Learn how to apply hypothesis tests, using
Z, t, chi-square, ANOVA, and other techniques Develop skills using
regression analysis, the most commonly-used Inferential statistical
method Explore results produced by predictive analytics software
Choose the right statistical or analytic techniques for any data
analysis task Optionally, read the "Equation Blackboards," designed
for readers who want to learn about the mathematical foundations of
selected methods
For one-semester courses in Introduction to Business Statistics.
The gold standard in learning Microsoft Excelfor business
statistics Statistics for Managers Using Microsoft (R) Excel (R),
9th Edition, Global Edition helps students develop the knowledge of
Excel needed in future careers. The authors present statistics in
the context of specific business fields, and now include a full
chapter on business analytics. Guided by principles set forth by
ASA's Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction (GAISE) reports and
the authors' diverse teaching experiences, the text continues to
innovate and improve the way this course is taught to students.
Current data throughout gives students valuable practice analysing
the types of data they will see in their professions, and the
authors' friendly writing style includes tips and learning aids
throughout.
Ballast water management is a complex subject with many issues and
still limited knowledge, however, it is building up on new
scientific researches and practical experience. The Ballast Water
Management Convention is the global legal framework which still
needs to be implemented. This book brings together a long-term and
newest experience from practical work, scientific research,
administration and policy involvements, offering unique insights to
readers who would like to learn more about this subject. It also
provides recommendations and practical solutions especially
important for professionals, administrations and organizations in
the process of the implementation of this Ballast Water Management
Convention.
For one- or-two-semester courses in business statistics. Give
students the statistical foundation to hone their analysis skills
for real-world decisions Basic Business Statistics helps students
see the essential role that statistics will play in their future
careers by using examples drawn from all functional areas of
real-world business. Guided by principles set forth by ASA's
Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction (GAISE) reports and the
authors' diverse teaching experiences, the text continues to
innovate and improve the way this course is taught to students. The
14th Edition includes new and updated resources and tools to
enhance students' understanding, and provides the best framework
for learning statistical concepts.
There is a new edition of this book available: Even You Can Learn
Statistics and Analytics: An Easy to Understand Guide, 4th Edition
(ISBN-13: 978-0-13-765476-5). Thought you couldn't learn
statistics? You can - and you will! Even You Can Learn Statistics
and Analytics, Third Edition is the practical, up-to-date
introduction to statistics - for everyone! Now fully updated for
"big data" analytics and the newest applications, it'll teach you
all the statistical techniques you'll need for finance, marketing,
quality, science, social science, and more - one easy step at a
time. Simple jargon-free explanations help you understand every
technique, and extensive practical examples and worked problems
give you all the hands-on practice you'll need. This edition
contains more practical examples than ever - all updated for the
newest versions of Microsoft Excel. You'll find downloadable
practice files, templates, data sets, and sample models - including
complete solutions you can put right to work! Learn how to do all
this, and more: Apply statistical techniques to analyze huge data
sets and transform them into valuable knowledge Construct and
interpret statistical charts and tables with Excel or
OpenOffice.org Calc 3 Work with mean, median, mode, standard
deviation, Z scores, skewness, and other descriptive statistics Use
probability and probability distributions Work with sampling
distributions and confidence intervals Test hypotheses with Z, t,
chi-square, ANOVA, and other techniques Perform powerful regression
analysis and modeling Use multiple regression to develop models
that contain several independent variables Master specific
statistical techniques for quality and Six Sigma programs Hate
math? No sweat. You'll be amazed at how little you need. Like math?
Optional "Equation Blackboard" sections reveal the mathematical
foundations of statistics right before your eyes. If you need to
understand, evaluate, or use statistics in business, academia, or
anywhere else, this is the book you've been searching for!
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