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A First Look at Statistics and Data Collection |
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A First Look at Statistics |
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2 | (1) |
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3 | (1) |
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Uses of Statistics in Business |
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4 | (1) |
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4 | (2) |
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Discrete and Continuous Numerical Data |
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6 | (1) |
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Level of Measurement for Numerical Data |
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7 | (2) |
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9 | (3) |
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Business Research Questions in Practice |
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Designing and Coding a Questionnaire |
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12 | (1) |
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12 | (3) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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15 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Online Surveys: E-xpress Yourself |
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15 | (1) |
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Chapter 1 Appendix: Generating Random Numbers |
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16 | (2) |
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Data Presentation Using Descriptive Graphs |
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18 | (39) |
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19 | (4) |
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Histograms and Stem-and-Leaf Diagrams |
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23 | (6) |
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29 | (3) |
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Cumulative Frequencies (Ogives) |
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32 | (4) |
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36 | (2) |
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38 | (6) |
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44 | (13) |
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46 | (1) |
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46 | (2) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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48 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Lean Philosophy Drives Productivity Growth |
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49 | (1) |
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Chapter 2 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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49 | (8) |
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Data Summary Using Descriptive Measures |
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Various Types of Descriptive Measures |
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58 | (1) |
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Measures of Central Tendency |
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58 | (7) |
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65 | (7) |
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72 | (4) |
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76 | (4) |
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80 | (4) |
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84 | (4) |
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Describing Bivariate Data |
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88 | (17) |
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94 | (2) |
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96 | (2) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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98 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Semiconductor Business: When the Chips Are Down |
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98 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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99 | (6) |
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105 | (35) |
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106 | (1) |
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107 | (7) |
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Going beyond the Contingency Table |
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114 | (6) |
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120 | (9) |
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Bayes' Rule Using Tree Diagrams |
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129 | (11) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (3) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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137 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Cable and DSL Connections: Wired for Speed |
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137 | (1) |
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Chapter 4 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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138 | (2) |
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Discrete Probability Distributions |
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140 | (37) |
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141 | (6) |
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Mean and Variance of Discrete Random Variables |
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147 | (4) |
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151 | (11) |
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162 | (15) |
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168 | (1) |
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169 | (2) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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171 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: AACSB Accreditation: A Commitment to Excellence in Business Education |
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171 | (1) |
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Chapter 5 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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172 | (5) |
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Continuous Probability Distributions |
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177 | (40) |
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Continuous Random Variables |
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178 | (1) |
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179 | (2) |
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Determining a Probability for a Normal Random Variable |
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181 | (1) |
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Finding Areas under the Standard Normal Curve |
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182 | (5) |
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Areas under Any Normal Curve |
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187 | (8) |
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Another Look at the Empirical Rule |
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195 | (1) |
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Using Statistical Software to Determine Areas and Values Having a Specified Area for Normal Populations |
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196 | (4) |
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Other Continuous Distributions |
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200 | (17) |
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208 | (1) |
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208 | (4) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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212 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Examining Unethical Behavior: More Fun than Decent People think Should Be Legal |
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212 | (1) |
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Chapter 6 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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213 | (4) |
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Statistical Inference and Sampling |
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217 | (37) |
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Random Sampling and the Distribution of the Sample Mean |
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218 | (6) |
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The Central Limit Theorem |
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224 | (7) |
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Confidence Intervals for the Mean of a Normal Population (σ Known) |
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231 | (7) |
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Confidence Intervals for the Mean of a Normal Population (σ Unknown) |
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238 | (5) |
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Determining the Necessary Sample Size |
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243 | (3) |
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Bootstrap Confidence Intervals |
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Other Sampling Procedures |
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246 | (2) |
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248 | (2) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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250 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Traffic Congestion Takes Its Toll |
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251 | (1) |
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Chapter 7 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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251 | (3) |
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Hypothesis Testing for the Mean of a Population |
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254 | (43) |
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Hypothesis Testing on the Mean of a Population (σ Known) |
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255 | (13) |
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One-Tailed Test for the Mean of a Population (σ Known) |
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268 | (7) |
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Reporting Testing Results Using a p-Value |
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275 | (7) |
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Hypothesis Testing on the Mean of a Normal Population (σ Unknown) |
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282 | (15) |
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288 | (1) |
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289 | (3) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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292 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Hillerich & Bradsby Company: Hitting the Quality Mark |
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293 | (1) |
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Chapter 8 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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293 | (4) |
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Comparing Two or More Populations |
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297 | (62) |
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Independent versus Dependent Samples |
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298 | (1) |
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Comparing Two Means Using Two Independent Samples (σ's Known) |
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299 | (11) |
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Comparing Two Means Using Two Independent Samples (σ's Unknown) |
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310 | (13) |
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Comparing the Variances of Two Normal Populations Using Independent Samples |
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323 | (9) |
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Comparing the Means of Two Normal Populations Using Paired Samples |
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332 | (8) |
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Comparing More than Two Means: One-Factor ANOVA |
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340 | (19) |
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347 | (2) |
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349 | (3) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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352 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Rollovers with Sport-Utility Vehicles: Assessing the Impact |
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353 | (1) |
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Chapter 9 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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354 | (5) |
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Analysis of Categorical Data |
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359 | (44) |
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Estimation and Confidence Intervals for a Population Proportion |
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360 | (6) |
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Hypothesis Testing for a Population Proportion |
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366 | (5) |
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Comparing Two Population Proportions (Large, Independent Samples) |
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371 | (9) |
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The Multinomial Situation and Testing for Independence |
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380 | (23) |
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392 | (1) |
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393 | (4) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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397 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Streaming Meemies: The Most Valuable Consumer Group on the Internet |
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397 | (1) |
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Chapter 10 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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398 | (5) |
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Correlation and Simple Linear Regression |
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403 | (63) |
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Bivariate Data and Correlation |
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404 | (9) |
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The Simple Linear Regression Model |
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413 | (5) |
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Inference on the Slope, β1 |
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418 | (10) |
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Measuring the Strength of the Model |
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428 | (6) |
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Estimation and Prediction Using the Simple Linear Model |
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434 | (6) |
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440 | (26) |
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454 | (1) |
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455 | (5) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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460 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Alpha Beta Soup for the Investor's Sour: Recipe Includes Regression Analysis |
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461 | (1) |
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Chapter 11 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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461 | (5) |
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Multiple Linear Regression |
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466 | (63) |
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The Multiple Linear Regression Model |
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467 | (7) |
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Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Intervals for the β Parameters |
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474 | (12) |
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Determining the Predictive Ability of Certain Independent Variables |
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486 | (13) |
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Dummy Variables and Additional Topics in Multiple Linear Regression |
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499 | (14) |
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513 | (16) |
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518 | (2) |
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520 | (5) |
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Computer Exercises Using the Databases |
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525 | (1) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Getting Framed Right Before Your Eyes |
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525 | (1) |
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Chapter 12 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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526 | (3) |
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Time Series Analysis and Forecasting |
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Components of a Time Series |
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530 | (7) |
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Measuring Trend: No Seasonality |
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537 | (8) |
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Measuring Cyclical Activity: No Seasonality |
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545 | (4) |
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Types of Seasonal Variation |
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549 | (6) |
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555 | (9) |
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A Time Series Containing Seasonality, Trend, and Cycles |
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564 | (12) |
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576 | (1) |
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Projecting the Least Squares Trend Equation |
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577 | (4) |
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Simple Exponential Smoothing |
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592 | (2) |
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594 | (4) |
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Insights from Statistics in Action: Forecasting Underlying Economic Trends |
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598 | (1) |
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Chapter 13 Appendix: Data Analysis with Excel, MINITAB, and SPSS |
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Appendix B: Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises |
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Index |
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