Books like Statistics for business and economics by James T. McClave

Statistics for Business and Economics, 7th edition, is designed to help students become savvy business decision makers in the twenty‑first century. The text presents core statistical concepts and techniques within authentic business, economic, and government contexts, encouraging critical thinking and data‑driven conclusions. Each chapter includes engaging boxes titled Statistics in Action that highlight high‑profile issues, along with detailed questions that spark discussion. Six comprehensive real‑business showcases provide background and step‑by‑step guidelines for performing statistical analyses with data files on an included disk. The book also offers hands‑on experience through chapters on preparing professional reports and drawing data‑based conclusions, as well as an Internet Lab series that trains students to retrieve and analyze raw data from online sources. Practical guidance on using Excel, SPSS, SAS, and Minitab ensures learners can apply statistical methods using industry‑standard software.

First publish date: 1978