Contemporary Business Statistics 3e ISE

Give your students a balanced, conceptual understanding of statistics with a focus on real-world applications and the integrated strengths of Microsoft® Excel® 2007. The authoritative leader in modern business statistics, this best-selling comprehensive text carefully discusses and clearly develops each statistical technique in an application setting. Microsoft® Excel® 2007 instruction, integrated in each chapter, plays an integral part in strengthening this edition's applications orientation. Immediately after each easy-to-follow presentation of a statistical procedure, a subsection discusses how to use Excel® to perform the procedure. This integrated approach emphasizes the applications of Excel® while maintaining a primary focus on the statistical methodology. Step-by-step instructions and screen captures further clarify student learning. A wealth of timely business examples, proven methods, and additional exercises throughout this edition demonstrate how statistical results provide insights into business decisions and present solutions to contemporary business problems. High-quality problems noted for their unwavering accuracy and the authors' signature problem-scenario approach clearly show how to apply statistical methods in practical business situations. New case problems and self-tests allow students to challenge their personal understanding. This edition's comprehensive support package, including CengageNOW™ course management system, provides everything you and your students need for an understanding of business statistics. CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS STATISTICS, INTERNATIONAL EDITION, is SIMPLY EXCEL®LENT!