Statistics for Economics, Accounting and Business StudiesBarrow Cover Blurb 5e Do you need to brush up on your statistical skills to truly excel in your economics or business course? If you want to increase your confidence in statistics then this is the perfect book for you. The 5th edition of "Statistics for Economics, Accounting and Business Studies "continues to present a user-friendly and concise introduction to a variety of statistical tools and techniques."" Throughout the text, the author demonstrates how and why these techniques can be used to solve real-life problems, highlighting common mistakes and assuming no prior knowledge of the subject. New to this edition: Chapter 11 Seasonal Adjustment of Time-Series Data is back by popular demand. New worked examples in every chapter and more real life business examples such as whether the level of general corruption in a country harms investment and whether boys or girls perform better at school show how to apply an understanding of statistical techniques to wider business practice. New interactive online resource MathXL. See below for more details. MathXL A brand new online learning resource for this edition available to users of this book. www.pearsoned.co.uk/barrowAn unrivalled online study and testing resource that generates a personalised study plan and provides extensive practice questions exactly where you need them. Interactive questions with randomised values allow you to practise the same concept as many times as you need until you master it. Guided solutions break down the question for you step by step. Audio animations talk you through key statistical techniques. This core textbook is aimed at undergraduate and MBA students taking an introductory statistics course on their economics, accounting or business studies degree. About the Author: Michael Barrow is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Sussex. He has acted as a consultant for major, industrial, commercial and government bodies Quotes: 'An excellent reference book for the undergraduate student; filled with examples and applications - both practical (i.e. computer based) and traditional (i.e. pen and paper problems); wide-ranging and sensibly ordered. The book is clearly written, easy to follow ... yet not in the least patronising. This is a particular strength.' Christopher Gerry, UCL 'There are thousands of intro stats books on the market, but few which are sufficiently orientated towards economics, and even fewer that treat topics with as much rigour as Barrow does.'-- Andy Dickerson, University of Sheffield 'I really like the text book. I think it provides a very clear and coherent introduction to Statistics and I have used the various editions as the core text for my course for at least 6 years. One of its key strengths is the number of real world examples using real economic data, along with worked problems showing students how to apply methods.'Julie Litchfield, University of Sussex 'The Barrow exercises and online resources offer good scope for directing students to a great source of self study.' -- Robert Watkins Kingston University |
