Business Statistics: A First Course

by Norean R. Sharpe, Richard D. De Veaux, Paul F. Velleman

Professors Norean Sharpe (Georgetown University), Dick De Veaux (Williams College), and Paul Velleman (Cornell University) have taught at the finest business schools and draw on their consulting experience at leading companies to show readers how statistical thinking is vital to modern decision making. Managers make better business decisions when they understand statistics, and Business Statistics gives readers the statistical tools and understanding to take them from the classroom to the boardroom. Hundreds of examples are based on current events and timely business topics. Short, accessible chapters allow for flexible coverage of important topics, and the conversational writing style maintains readers’ interest and improves understanding.

624 pages, Hardcover

First published April 23, 2013

Reviews

[Matt Berkowitz]

Textbooks are often boring, dry reads. This, on the other hand, is one of the most engaging textbooks I've ever read. The explanations are crystal clear, the examples are creative and captivating, and there is even some witty, "groaner" humour in here. An excellent introduction to an often intimidating subject that requires little math background to understand.