Essentials of Modern Business Statistics with Microsoft® Excel®

CONTENT SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATES COVERAGE OF THE LATEST VERSION OF MICROSOFT EXCEL. Immediately following every statistical procedure, a sub-section discusses how to use Excel to perform that procedure. This approach clearly incorporates the use of Excel while keeping the primary emphasis on key statistical methodology. A consistent framework for applying Excel helps users focus on the statistical methodology without becoming distracted by the details of using Excel.

MINDTAP FEATURES EXCEL ONLINE INTEGRATION POWERED BY MICROSOFT®. MindTap takes students from basic statistical concepts to actively engaging in critical thinking applications while learning valuable software skills. MindTap's online learning platform includes an interactive eBook and auto-graded, algorithmic exercises from the latest edition of the printed text. With over 80 unique Excel Online activities, students learn how to apply statistical problem-solving with real, live application as they would on the job with step-by-step problem walk-through videos and personalized Excel solutions.

AUTHORS' SIGNATURE PROVEN PROBLEM-SCENARIO APPROACH EMPHASIZES APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS TODAY. Using a unique hands-on approach, the authors discuss and develop each technique in an applications setting while clearly demonstrating how statistical results provide insights into decisions and solutions to problems. The problem scenarios emphasize how to apply statistics in real business and economics practice, which increases student interest and motivation for learning statistics.

BOOK OFFERS UNMATCHED STUDENT READABILITY. For more than 30 years, student surveys and instructor feedback have shown that readability is a hallmark of this proven learning solution. In addition to clear explanations, this edition is packed with real-world examples, current illustrations and step-by-step instructions that clarify and engage readers.