Publisher's Synopsis
The third edition of Statistics for Economics, Accounting and Business Studies presents an exceptionally clear and concise introduction to a range of statistical concepts and techniques. Using actual data to illustrate the text, this student-friendly book shows how real-life problems can be solved using statistical techniques and explains why particular techniques are used. Throughout the text key issues are highlighted and many common statistical traps and mistakes are revealed and explained.~Aimed at students of economics and the closely related disciplines of accountancy and business, this user-friendly text requires no prior knowledge of the subject and provides students with numerous real-life examples, problems and applications.~FEATURES* Concepts of statistics are introduced as required rather than having sections to themselves.* Use of computing in statistics is explained using industry-based software, databases, etc.* Computer screen dumps illustrate how spreadsheets can be used in problem-solving.* Boxes highlight interesting issues, common mistakes and give advice on using computers in statistical analysis~.N;EW TO THE EDITION* New and improved pedagogical features are provided, including: chapter objectives; worked examples; exercises with solutions; chapter summaries/reviews.* More worked real-life, worked and practical examples are included, some based on Excel and some downloaded from the Website.* An appendix of all key formulae is included.* A Website accompanies the book which includes: information on electronic sources; formal definitions of terms used; worked examples in Excel files; a formulae sheet; links to other Websites; instructor's manual; tables and figures from the text, etc.~This is a core text for introductory courses in statistics at undergraduate and MBA level. The book will be particularly suitable for economics and accounting students and will also appeal to business studies students.~Michael M Barrow is currently Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Sussex and has acted as consultant for major industrial, commercial and governmental bodies.
