Statistical Thinking for Managers

Name: Statistical Thinking for Managers
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ISBN: 9780534204068

ISBN-10: 0534204066

ISBN-13: 9780534204068

Edition: 4th 1998 (Revised)

Authors: David K. Hildebrand, R. Lyman Ott

List price: $324.95

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Focusing on the analysis of data using modern statistical and spreadsheet software, Hildebrand and Ott emphasize making sense of data and discuss not only how a statistical method is applied, but why and why not. Throughout the book, the authors integrate computer use into the development of statistical concepts, emphasizing the value of looking at data to make sure the right questions are being asked. The real-life applications and examples throughout challenge students to think like managers. The case that concludes every chapter asks students to deal with a relatively unstructured situation and to explain the statistical reasoning in nontechnical language. Modern statistical methods,…

Book details

List price: $324.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: Cengage South-Western
Publication date: 2/13/1998
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 950
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 3.498
Language: English




Data What Do We Mean by ""Data?""


Data About What?


How Do YouGather Data?


What Should You Do with the Data?


How Can YouEvaluate Other People''s Data?


The Role of the Computer


Summary



Summarizing data about one variable The Distribution of Values of a Variable


On the Average: TypicalValues


Measuring Variability


The Normal Distribution: A Preview/ Calculators and Computer Software Systems


Statistical Methodsand Quality Improvement


Summing Up



A First look at probability Basic Princ