Introductory Business Statistics Vol 1

By Melissa Cardon

1.Introduction to Business Statistics: Provide an overview of statistics in a business context, emphasizing its importance in decision-making, problem-solving, and analyzing market trends and business performance.

2.Data Types and Collection: Explain the types of data (qualitative and quantitative) and methods for collecting business data through surveys, experiments, and observational studies, ensuring data accuracy and relevance.

3.Descriptive Statistics: Discuss techniques for summarizing and presenting data, including measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode), dispersion (range, variance, standard deviation), and data visualization tools like charts and graphs.

4.Probability Concepts: Introduce the basics of probability and its applications in business, including risk assessment, forecasting, and decision-making under uncertainty.

5.Sampling and Estimation: Explore sampling methods, sample size determination, and the concept of sampling distributions, as well as point and interval estimation for making predictions about populations.

6.Hypothesis Testing: Explain hypothesis testing procedures, including null and alternative hypotheses, p-values, and confidence levels, and their application in evaluating business strategies and outcomes.

7.Correlation and Regression Analysis: Discuss methods to analyze relationships between variables, using correlation coefficients and regression models to predict trends and outcomes in business scenarios.

8.Applications in Business Decision-Making: Highlight practical applications of statistics in areas such as marketing analysis, financial forecasting, quality control, and customer behavior analysis to support strategic planning.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1787153967
• ISBN13: 9781787153967
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Kruger Brentt Publisher Uk. Ltd.
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"