Elsevier · Siegel, A: Practical Business Statistics, 7th Edition · About the Book

About the Book

Practical Business Statistics, 7th edition provides a conceptual, realistic, and matter-of-fact approach to managerial statistics that carefully maintains—but does not overemphasize—mathematical correctness. The book offers a deep understanding of how to learn from data and how to deal with uncertainty while promoting the use of practical computer applications. This valuable, accessible approach teaches present and future managers how to use and understand statistics without an overdose of technical detail, enabling them to better understand the concepts at hand and to interpret results. The text uses excellent examples with real world data relating to the functional areas within Business such as finance, accounting, and marketing. Written in an engaging style, this timely revision is class-tested and designed to help students gain a solid understanding of fundamental statistical principles without bogging them down with excess mathematical details.