Easy to read & write style, Adequate example and problems based on real-life business situations, Every chapter is supported with multiple choice questions, Theoretical questions and numerical for better practice, Explanation of import concepts through various worked-out examples, The book is presented with an approach to explain the graphs have been drawn which enable students to grasp the subject in an easy way, Systematic and sequential arrangement of different topics, Rich pedagogy.

Available in the PBS UpGrade Study Pack, the manual explanations of crucial concepts in each section of PBS, plus detailed solutions to key problems and step-through models of important techniques.

The primary objective of this text is to help students to think clearly and critically and apply the knowledge of Business Statistics in decision making when solving business problems. The book introduces the need for quantitative analysis in business and the basic procedures in problem solving. Following an application-based theory approach, the book focuses on data collection, data presentation, summarizing and describing data, basic probability, and statistical inference. A separate chapter is devoted to show how Microsoft Excel can be used to solve problems and to make statistical analyses. It contains specimen Excel Worksheets illustrating how the problems of each chapter are solved using Excel functions and formulas. A large number of real–world business problems from various business professions such as finance, medical, psychology, sociology, and education are also included. This textbook is primarily intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of management and postgraduate students of commerce. The text helps students to: • Understand the meaning and use of statistical terms used in business statistics • Use graphical and descriptive statistics to identify the need for statistical inference techniques • Perform statistical analyses • Interpret the results of statistical analyses • Apply statistical inference techniques in business situations • Use computer spreadsheet software to perform statistical analysis on data • Choose the appropriate statistical tool from the collection of standard analytic methods

The fourth edition of Business Statistics builds upon the easy-to-understand, problem-solving approach that was the hallmark of the previous editions. Through detailed discussions on procedures that facilitate interpretation of data, this book enables readers to make more considered and informed business decisions. Using tools of application and practice in a variety of solved examples and practice problems, this book will sharpen the students’ understanding of basic statistical techniques. Business Statistics, 4e, serves as a core textbook for students of management, commerce and computer science studying business statistics for degrees in BBA/MBA/PGDBM, BCom /MCom, CA/ICWA, and BE/ BTech /MCA as well as for those preparing for professional and competitive examinations. Key Features • Learning Objectives clearly outline the learning outcomes of each chapter • Case Studies illustrate a variety of business situations and suggest solutions to managerial issues using specific statistical techniques • A Chapter Concepts Quiz at the end of each chapter reinforces students' understanding of the basic principles and applications • Conceptual Questions, Self-Practice Problems, Review Self-Practice Problems with Hint and Answers enable students, after each chapter, to practice and then evaluate themselves

Fundamentals of Business Statistics is intended to serve as a core textbook for undergraduate students of BBA, BCA, B Com and CA, ICWA and those who need to understand the basic concepts of business statistics and apply results directly to real-life business problems. The book also suits the requirement of students of AMIE, who need both theoretical and practical knowledge of business statistics. The second edition has been extensively revised with the objective of enhancing and strengthening the conceptual, as well as practical knowledge of readers about various techniques of business statistics. Its easy-to-understand approach will enable readers to develop the required skills and apply statistical techniques to decision-making problems. With a completely new look and feel, this book will facilitate the teaching of business statistics techniques as well as enhance the learning experience for students. New in This Edition • Completely revised and reorganized text to make explanations more cogent through relevant and interesting examples. • Large number of new business-oriented solved as well as practice problems representing the various business statistics techniques. • Explanations well illustrated with numerous interesting and varied business-oriented examples. • Pedagogical features like Conceptual Questions, Self Practice Problems with Hints and Answers. • Complete conformity to the latest trends of questions appearing in universities and professional examinations.

The fifth edition of the book Business Statistics will provide readers an understanding of problem-solving methods, and analysis, thus enabling readers to develop the required skills and apply statistical techniques to decision-making problems.A large number of new business-oriented solved as well as practice problems have been added, thus creating a bank of problems that give a better representation of the various business statistics techniques.

In this edition, efforts have been made to assist readers in converting data into useful information that can be used by decision-makers in making more thoughtful, information-based decisions.

This book meets the specific and complete requirements of students pursuing MBA/PGDBM, B.Com., M.Com., MA(Eco), CA, ICWA, BBA, BIS/BIT/BCA, etc., courses, who need to understand the basic concepts of business statistics and apply results directly to real-life business problems. The book also suits the requirements of students who need practical knowledge of the subject, as well as for those preparing for competitive examinations.