Publisher's Synopsis
'Throughout, interest is maintained through the generous use of examples relevant to economics and business, and a reasonable number of examples (with solutions) are included.'The Economic JournalStatistics for Economics, Accounting and Business Studies, now in a fully revised second edition, presents an exceptionally clear introduction to statistical methods for students of economics, business and accounting. The text covers the two main areas of statistics: Descriptive Statistics (graphs, averages, measures of dispersion, index numbers and measures of inequality) and Inferential Statistics, ( probability distributions, estimation, hypotheses testing and regression analysis , including multiple regression). All the relevant statistical concepts are presented in a straightforward and student-friendly style. Using actual data to illustrate the text, the 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.Key Features: - assumes little prior mathematical knowledge beyond basic alegbra - each;- a full set of solutions with commentary is available to all lecturers adopting the book as a main text - graphs, tables and diagrams illustrate the text and boxes are used to highlight interesting issues, common mistakes and to give advice on using a computer in statistical analysis - computer screen dumps are used to illustrate how spreadsheets can be used in problem-solvingStatistics for Economics, Accounting and Business Studies is designed as a core text for introductory courses in statistics at undergraduate and MBA levels, as well as courses of further education. Michael M Barrow is currently Lecturer in Economics at the University of Sussex and has acted as consultant for major industrial, commercial and governmental bodies.
