Statistics for Business and Economics
Author: James T McClav
This best-selling introduction stresses the development of statistical thinking – the assessment of credibility and value of the inferences made from data – by both those who consume and those who produce the information. The authors emphasize inference; data collection and analysis are covered extensively, as needed, to evaluate the reported results of statistical studies and to make good business decisions. Numerous case studies, examples, and exercises draw on real business situations and recent economic events. Assumes a background in basic algebra.
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A new edition of an advanced undergraduate level text intended for students with a non-calculus background. Presents statistical theory and principles in the context of real business situations to encourage practical problem-solving. Also covers some of the technological tools available, including EXCEL, SPSS, SAS, or Minitab. MacIntosh or Windows data disk includes learning objectives, thinking challenges, concept presentation slides, and worked examples. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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For business students ready for total immersion in multiple regression analysis, model building, analysis of variance, and categorical data analysis, this iteration offers such highlights as exploring data with statistical computer software and the TI-83 graphing calculator, "statistics in action" issues (e.g. ethics in computer technology and use), and reality-based exercises. Appends basic counting rules, statistical tables, analysis of variance formulas, and answers to selected exercises. Supplementary materials are available. Those who find this weighty text daunting may be relieved to know that a streamlined version, , for single semester courses is available. McClave is at the U. of Florida. No dates are furnished for previous editions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Table of Contents:
| Preface | ||
| Ch. 1 | Statistics, Data, and Statistical Thinking | 1 |
| Ch. 2 | Methods for Describing Sets of Data | 25 |
| Ch. 3 | Probability | 111 |
| Ch. 4 | Discrete Random Variables | 161 |
| Ch. 5 | Continuous Random Variables | 201 |
| Ch. 6 | Sampling Distributions | 239 |
| Ch. 7 | Inferences Based on a Single Sample: Estimation with Confidence Intervals | 269 |
| Ch. 8 | Inferences Based on a Single Sample: Tests of Hypothesis | 317 |
| Ch. 9 | Inferences Based on Two Samples: Confidence Intervals and Tests of Hypotheses | 367 |
| Ch. 10 | Simple Linear Regression | 429 |
| Ch. 11 | Multiple Regression | 499 |
| Ch. 12 | Model Building | 577 |
| Ch. 13 | Methods for Quality Improvement | 661 |
| Ch. 14 | Time Series: Descriptive Analyses, Models, and Forecasting | 733 |
| Ch. 15 | Design of Experiments and Analysis of Varianc e | 799 |
| Ch. 16 | Nonparametric Statistics | 867 |
| Ch. 17 | The Chi-Square Test and the Analysis of Contingency Tables | 913 |
| Ch. 18 | Decision Analysis | 947 |
| App. A | Basic Counting Rules | 999 |
| App. B: Tables | 1003 | |
| App. C | Calculation Formulas for Analysis of Variance | 1036 |
| Answers to Selected Exercises | 1038 | |
| References | 1051 | |
| Index | 1057 |
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Winning Grants: Step by Step
Author: Mim Carlson
Written for both novice and experienced grantwriters, the workbook is filled with practical advice and illustrative examples, including
• Important information such as determining whether your program or idea is fundable
• Clear examples that make it easier to create a well-written letter of intent
• How to do the necessary research to find the right funder to approach
• Targeting your proposal to meet the priorities of the funder
• What happens to your proposal once it reaches the funder
• How to adapt this program- and project-specific funding approach to assist in general funding
Once the workbook exercises are completed, your organization will have a fully developed grant proposal.
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Though primarily to be used in conjunction with a workshop, the guide can also be used independently by readers with limited experience in preparing grant proposals, whether as staff or volunteer members of nonprofit organizations or seeking funds for their own creative project. The disc contains additional sample grant requests. There is no index. No date is noted for the first edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Table of Contents:
| Acknowledgments | ||
| How to Use This Workbook | ||
| Introduction: An Overview of the Grantseeking Process | 1 | |
| Step 1 | Developing the Proposal Idea | 7 |
| Step 2 | Developing Relationships with Funders | 12 |
| Step 3 | Writing a Compelling Need Statement | 19 |
| Step 4 | Defining Clear Goals and Objectives | 26 |
| Step 5 | Developing Your Methods | 33 |
| Step 6 | Preparing the Evaluation Component | 39 |
| Step 7 | Developing Sustainability Strategies | 47 |
| Step 8 | Preparing the Program Budget | 53 |
| Step 9 | Writing the Organization Background Component | 62 |
| Step 10 | Writing the Proposal Summary | 69 |
| Step 11 | Putting the Package Together | 74 |
| Step 12 | Sustaining Relationships with Funders | 79 |
| A | How to Research Funders | 85 |
| B | Learning More About Funders | 89 |
| C | How to Evaluate a Proposal Through a Funder's Eyes | 96 |
| D: Bibliography | 104 | |
| E | Helpful Web Sites for Grantseekers | 106 |
| How to Use the CD-ROM | 109 |
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