What's the best book for learning statistics in a business course?

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The discussion centers on recommendations for books to enhance understanding of statistics in a business course. Participants highlight "Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers" by Douglas C. Montgomery and George C. Runger as a strong resource, appreciated for its depth and mathematical explanations. Additionally, "Schaum's Outline of Statistics" by Murray Spiegel and Larry Stephens is mentioned as a supplementary resource. The consensus emphasizes the need for materials that provide intuitive insights rather than mere procedural knowledge.

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  • Basic understanding of statistical concepts
  • Familiarity with business applications of statistics
  • Knowledge of mathematical principles relevant to statistics
  • Experience with statistical software tools (e.g., Excel, R)
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  • Research "Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers" for comprehensive statistical methods
  • Explore "Schaum's Outline of Statistics" for additional practice problems and explanations
  • Investigate online courses on business statistics for practical applications
  • Learn about statistical software tools like R for data analysis in business contexts
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This discussion is beneficial for business students, educators in statistics, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of statistical methods applicable in business environments.

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Can anyone recommend a good book for first year statistics. I'm taking a business stat course and the book for it has absolutely no depth to it. Nothing is derived or really explained from a mathmatical standpoint. This is one of those classes where you just do a bunch of plug and chug without really getting an intuitive feel for the material. Any suggestions?
 
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I like "Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers" by Douglas C. Montgomery and George C. Runger. However, I haven't actually studied out of any others (except Shaums Outlines' "Statistics" by Murray Spiegal and Larry Stephens) so my opinion probably isn't the best to consider.
 

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