Overview

For one- and two-semester courses in introductory business statistics. For courses in Introductory Business Statistics. Real data. Real decisions. Real business. Statistics for Business and Economics by McClave, Benson,and Sincich introduces statistics in the context of contemporarybusiness. Inference is emphasized, with extensive coverageof data collection and analysis as needed to evaluate the reported results ofstatistical studies and make good decisions. The authorsapply concepts with real data. Technology isused to help students develop statistical thinking andunderstand the assessment of credibility and the value ofthe inferences made from data -- both by those who consume and bythose who produce them. The 14th Edition continuesto highlight the discussion of ethical, data driven decision making.