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  • ISBN-10 ‏: ‎1305947541
  • ISBN-13 ‏: ‎978-1305947542
  • Author: S. Christian Albright

Become a master of data analysis, modeling, and spreadsheet use with BUSINESS ANALYTICS: DATA ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, 6E! This popular quantitative methods text helps you maximize your success with its proven teach-by-example approach, student-friendly writing style, and complete Excel 2016 integration. (It is also compatible with Excel 2013, 2010, and 2007.) The text devotes three online chapters to advanced statistical analysis. Chapters on data mining and importing data into Excel emphasize tools commonly used under the Business Analytics umbrella — including Microsoft Excel’s “Power BI” suite. Up-to-date problem sets and cases demonstrate how chapter concepts relate to real-world practice.

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Table Of Content: 

  1. Preface
  2. Chapter 1: Introduction to Business Analytics
  3. 1-1 Introduction
  4. 1-2 Overview Of The Book
  5. 1-2a The Methods
  6. 1-2b The Software
  7. 1-3 Modeling And Models
  8. 1-3a Graphical Models
  9. 1-3b Algebraic Models
  10. 1-3c Spreadsheet Models
  11. 1-3d A Seven-Step Modeling Process
  12. 1-4 Conclusion
  13. Part 1: Exploring Data
  14. Chapter 2: Describing the Distribution of a Single Variable
  15. 2-1 Introduction
  16. 2-2 Basic Concepts
  17. 2-2a Populations and Samples
  18. 2-2b Data Sets, Variables, and Observations
  19. 2-2c Types of Data
  20. 2-3 Descriptive Measures For Categorical Variables
  21. 2-4 Descriptive Measures For Numerical Variables
  22. 2-4a Numerical Summary Measures
  23. 2-4b Numerical Summary Measures with StatTools
  24. 2-4c Analysis ToolPak Add-In
  25. 2-4d Charts for Numerical Variables
  26. 2-5 Time Series Data
  27. 2-6 Outliers And Missing Values
  28. 2-6a Outliers
  29. 2-6b Missing Values
  30. 2-7 Excel Tables For Filtering, Sorting, And Summarizing
  31. 2-8 Conclusion
  32. Summary of Key Terms
  33. Chapter 3: Finding Relationships among Variables
  34. 3-1 Introduction
  35. 3-2 Relationships Among Categorical Variables
  36. 3-3 Relationships Among Categorical Variables And A Numerical Variable
  37. 3-3a Stacked and Unstacked Formats
  38. 3-4 Relationships Among Numerical Variables
  39. 3-4a Scatterplots
  40. 3-4b Correlation and Covariance
  41. 3-5 Pivot Tables
  42. 3-6 Conclusion
  43. Part 2: Probability and Decision Making under Uncertainty
  44. Chapter 4: Probability and Probability Distributions
  45. 4-1 Introduction
  46. 4-2 Probability Essentials
  47. 4-2a Rule of Complements
  48. 4-2b Addition Rule
  49. 4-2c Conditional Probability and the Multiplication Rule
  50. 4-2d Probabilistic Independence
  51. 4-2e Equally Likely Events
  52. 4-2f Subjective Versus Objective Probabilities
  53. 4-3 Probability Distribution Of A Single Random Variable
  54. 4-3a Summary Measures of a Probability Distribution
  55. 4-3b Conditional Mean and Variance
  56. 4-4 Introduction To Simulation
  57. 4-5 Conclusion
  58. Chapter 5: Normal, Binomial, Poisson, and Exponential Distributions
  59. 5-1 Introduction
  60. 5-2 The Normal Distribution
  61. 5-2a Continuous Distributions and Density Functions
  62. 5-2b The Normal Density
  63. 5-2c Standardizing: Z-Values
  64. 5-2d Normal Tables and Z-Values
  65. 5-2e Normal Calculations in Excel
  66. 5-2f Empirical Rules Revisited
  67. 5-2g Weighted Sums of Normal Random Variables
  68. 5-3 Applications Of The Normal Distribution
  69. 5-4 The Binomial Distribution
  70. 5-4a Mean and Standard Deviation of the Binomial Distribution
  71. 5-4b The Binomial Distribution in the Context of Sampling
  72. 5-4c The Normal Approximation to the Binomial
  73. 5-5 Applications Of The Binomial Distribution
  74. 5-6 The Poisson And Exponential Distributions
  75. 5-6a The Poisson Distribution
  76. 5-6b The Exponential Distribution
  77. 5-7 Conclusion
  78. Chapter 6: Decision Making Under Uncertainty
  79. 6-1 Introduction
  80. 6-2 Elements Of Decision Analysis
  81. 6-2a Identifying the Problem
  82. 6-2b Possible Decisions
  83. 6-2c Possible Outcomes
  84. 6-2d Probabilities of Outcomes
  85. 6-2e Payoffs and Costs
  86. 6-2f Decision Criterion
  87. 6-2g More about the EMV Criterion
  88. 6-2h Decision Trees
  89. 6-3 One-stage Decision Problems
  90. 6-4 The PrecisionTree Add-in
  91. 6-5 Multistage Decision Problems
  92. 6-6 The Role Of Risk Aversion
  93. 6-6a Utility Functions
  94. 6-6b Exponential Utility
  95. 6-6c Certainty Equivalents
  96. 6-6d Is Expected Utility Maximization Used?
  97. 6-7 Conclusion
  98. Part 3: Statistical Inference
  99. Chapter 7: Sampling and Sampling Distributions
  100. 7-1 Introduction
  101. 7-2 Sampling Terminology
  102. 7-3 Methods For Selecting Random Samples
  103. 7-3a Simple Random Sampling
  104. 7-3b Systematic Sampling
  105. 7-3c Stratified Sampling
  106. 7-3d Cluster Sampling
  107. 7-3e Multistage Sampling Schemes
  108. 7-4 Introduction To Estimation
  109. 7-4a Sources of Estimation Error
  110. 7-4b Key Terms in Sampling
  111. 7-4c Sampling Distribution of the Sample Mean
  112. 7-4d The Central Limit Theorem
  113. 7-4e Sample Size Selection
  114. 7-4f Summary of Key Ideas for Simple Random Sampling
  115. 7-5 Conclusion
  116. Chapter 8: Confidence Interval Estimation
  117. 8-1 Introduction
  118. 8-2 Sampling Distributions
  119. 8-2a The t Distribution
  120. 8-2b Other Sampling Distributions
  121. 8-4 Confidence Interval For A Total
  122. 8-5 Confidence Interval For A Proportion
  123. 8-6 Confidence Interval For A Standard Deviation
  124. 8-7 Confidence Interval For The Difference Between Means
  125. 8-7a Independent Samples
  126. 8-7b Paired Samples
  127. 8-8 Confidence Interval For The Difference Between Proportions
  128. 8-9 Sample Size Selection
  129. 8-9a Sample Size Selection for Estimation of the Mean
  130. 8-9b Sample Size Selection for Estimation of Other Parameters
  131. 8-10 Conclusion
  132. Summary of Key Terms
  133. Chapter 9: Hypothesis Testing
  134. 9-1 Introduction
  135. 9-2 Concepts In Hypothesis Testing
  136. 9-2a Null and Alternative Hypotheses
  137. 9-2b One-Tailed Versus Two-Tailed Tests
  138. 9-2c Types of Errors
  139. 9-2d Significance Level and Rejection Region
  140. 9-2e Significance from p-values
  141. 9-2f Type II Errors and Power
  142. 9-2g Hypothesis Tests and Confidence Intervals
  143. 9-2h Practical versus Statistical Significance
  144. 9-3 Hypothesis Tests For A Population Mean
  145. 9-4 Hypothesis Tests For Other Parameters
  146. 9-4a Hypothesis Tests for a Population Proportion
  147. 9-4b Hypothesis Tests for Differences between Population Means
  148. 9-4c Hypothesis Test for Equal Population Variances
  149. 9-4d Hypothesis Tests for Differences between Population Proportions
  150. 9-5 Tests For Normality
  151. 9-6 Chi-square Test For Independence
  152. 9-7 Conclusion
  153. Part 4: Regression Analysis and Time Series Forecasting
  154. Chapter 10: Regression Analysis: Estimating Relationships
  155. 10-1 Introduction
  156. 10-2 Scatterplots: Graphing Relationships
  157. 10-2a Linear versus Nonlinear Relationships
  158. 10-2b Outliers
  159. 10-2c Unequal Variance
  160. 10-2d No Relationship
  161. 10-3 Correlations: Indicators Of Linear Relationships
  162. 10-4 Simple Linear Regression
  163. 10-4a Least Squares Estimation
  164. 10-4b Standard Error of Estimate
  165. 10-4c The Percentage of Variation Explained: R-Square
  166. 10-5 Multiple Regression
  167. 10-5a Interpretation of Regression Coefficients
  168. 10-5b Interpretation of Standard Error of Estimate and R-Square
  169. 10-6 Modeling Possibilities
  170. 10-6a Dummy Variables
  171. 10-6b Interaction Variables
  172. 10-6c Nonlinear Transformations
  173. 10-7 Validation of the Fit
  174. 10-8 Conclusion
  175. Chapter 11: Regression Analysis: Statistical Inference
  176. 11-1 Introduction
  177. 11-2 The Statistical Model
  178. 11-3 Inferences About The Regression Coefficients
  179. 11-3a Sampling Distribution of the Regression Coefficients
  180. 11-3b Hypothesis Tests for the Regression Coefficients and p-Values
  181. 11-3c A Test for the Overall Fit: The ANOVA Table
  182. 11-4 Multicollinearity
  183. 11-5 Include/Exclude Decisions
  184. 11-6 Stepwise Regression
  185. 11-7 Outliers
  186. 11-8 Violations Of Regression Assumptions
  187. 11-8a Nonconstant Error Variance
  188. 11-8b Nonnormality of Residuals
  189. 11-8c Autocorrelated Residuals
  190. 11-9 Prediction
  191. 11-10 Conclusion
  192. Chapter 12: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
  193. 12-1 Introduction
  194. 12-2 Forecasting Methods: An Overview
  195. 12-2a Extrapolation Models
  196. 12-2b Econometric Models
  197. 12-2c Combining Forecasts
  198. 12-2d Components of Time Series Data
  199. 12-2e Measures of Accuracy
  200. 12-3 Testing For Randomness
  201. 12-3a The Runs Test
  202. 12-3b Autocorrelation
  203. 12-4 Regression-based Trend Models
  204. 12-4a Linear Trend
  205. 12-4b Exponential Trend
  206. 12-5 The Random Walk Model
  207. 12-6 Moving Averages Forecasts
  208. 12-7 Exponential Smoothing Forecasts
  209. 12-7a Simple Exponential Smoothing
  210. 12-7b Holt’s Model for Trend
  211. 12-8 Seasonal Models
  212. 12-8a Winters’ Exponential Smoothing Model
  213. 12-8b Deseasonalizing: The Ratio-to-Moving-Averages Method
  214. 12-8c Estimating Seasonality with Regression
  215. 12-9 Conclusion
  216. Part 5: Optimization and Simulation Modeling
  217. Chapter 13: Introduction to Optimization Modeling
  218. 13-1 Introduction
  219. 13-2 Introduction To Optimization
  220. 13-3 A Two-variable Product Mix Model
  221. 13-4 Sensitivity Analysis
  222. 13-4a Solver’s Sensitivity Report
  223. 13-4b SolverTable Add-In
  224. 13-4c Comparison of Solver’s Sensitivity Report and SolverTable
  225. 13-5 Properties Of Linear Models
  226. 13-6 Infeasibility And Unboundedness
  227. 13-7 A Larger Product Mix Model
  228. 13-8 A Multiperiod Production Model
  229. 13-9 A Comparison Of Algebraic And Spreadsheet Models
  230. 13-10 A Decision Support System
  231. 13-11 Conclusion
  232. Summary of Key Terms
  233. Summary of Key Terms (Continued )
  234. Chapter 14: Optimization Models
  235. 14-1 Introduction
  236. 14-2 Employee Scheduling Models
  237. 14-3 Blending Models
  238. 14-4 Logistics Models
  239. 14-4a Transportation Models
  240. 14-4b Other Logistics Models
  241. 14-5 Aggregate Planning Models
  242. 14-6 Financial Models
  243. 14-7 Integer Optimization Models
  244. 14-7a Capital Budgeting Models
  245. 14-7b Fixed-Cost Models
  246. 14-7c Set-Covering Models
  247. 14-8 Nonlinear Optimization Models
  248. 14-8a Basic Ideas of Nonlinear Optimization
  249. 14-8b Managerial Economics Models
  250. 14-8c Portfolio Optimization Models
  251. 14-9 Conclusion
  252. Chapter 15: Introduction to Simulation Modeling
  253. 15-1 Introduction
  254. 15-2 Probability Distributions For Input Variables
  255. 15-2a Types of Probability Distributions
  256. 15-2b Common Probability Distributions
  257. 15-2c Using @RISK to Explore Probability Distributions
  258. 15-3 Simulation And The Flaw Of Averages
  259. 15-4 Simulation With Built-in Excel Tools
  260. 15-5 Introduction To @RISK
  261. 15-5a @RISK Features
  262. 15-5b Loading @RISK
  263. 15-5c @RISK Models with a Single Random Input Variable
  264. 15-5d Some Limitations of @RISK
  265. 15-5e @RISK Models with Several Random Input Variables
  266. 15-6 The Effects Of Input Distributions On Results
  267. 15-6a Effect of the Shape of the Input Distribution(s)
  268. 15-6b Effect of Correlated Input Variables
  269. 15-7 Conclusion
  270. Chapter 16: Simulation Models
  271. 16-1 Introduction
  272. 16-2 Operations Models
  273. 16-2a Bidding for Contracts
  274. 16-2b Warranty Costs
  275. 16-2c Drug Production with Uncertain Yield
  276. 16-3 Financial Models
  277. 16-3a Financial Planning Models
  278. 16-3b Cash Balance Models
  279. 16-3c Investment Models
  280. 16-4 Marketing Models
  281. 16-4a Models of Customer Loyalty
  282. 16-4b Marketing and Sales Models
  283. 16-5 Simulating Games Of Chance
  284. 16-5a Simulating the Game of Craps
  285. 16-5b Simulating the NCAA Basketball Tournament
  286. 16-6 Conclusion
  287. Part 6: Advanced Data Analysis
  288. Chapter 17: Data Mining
  289. 17-1 Introduction
  290. 17-2 Data Exploration And Visualization
  291. 17-2a Introduction to Relational Databases
  292. 17-2b Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
  293. 17-2c Power Pivot and Self-Service BI Tools in Excel
  294. 17-2d Visualization Software
  295. 17-3 Classification Methods
  296. 17-3a Logistic Regression
  297. 17-3b Neural Networks
  298. 17-3c Naïve Bayes
  299. 17-3d Classification Trees
  300. 17-3e Measures of Classification Accuracy
  301. 17-3f Classification with Rare Events
  302. 17-4 Clustering
  303. 17-5 Conclusion
  304. Part 7: Bonus Online Material
  305. Chapter 18: Importing Data into Excel
  306. 18-1 Introduction
  307. 18-2 Rearranging Excel Data
  308. 18-3 Importing Text Data
  309. 18-4 Importing Data Into Excel
  310. 18-4a Importing from Access with Old Tools
  311. 18-4b Importing from Access with Power Query
  312. 18.4c Using Microsoft Query
  313. 18.4d SQL Statements and M
  314. 18-4e Web Queries
  315. 18.5 Cleansing Data
  316. 18.6 Conclusion
  317. Chapter 19: Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design
  318. 19-1 Introduction
  319. 19-2 One-way ANOVA
  320. 19-2a The Equal-Means Test
  321. 19-2b Confidence Intervals for Differences between Means
  322. 19-2c Using a Logarithmic Transformation
  323. 19-3 Using Regression To Perform ANOVA
  324. 19-4 The Multiple Comparison Problem
  325. 19-5 Two-way ANOVA
  326. 19-5a Confidence Intervals for Contrasts
  327. 19-5b Assumptions of Two-Way ANOVA
  328. 19-6 More About Experimental Design
  329. 19-6a Randomization
  330. 19-6b Blocking
  331. 19-6c Incomplete Designs
  332. 19-7 Conclusion
  333. Chapter 20: Statistical Process Control
  334. 20-1 Introduction
  335. 20-2 Deming’s 14 Points
  336. 20-3 Introduction To Control Charts
  337. 20-4 Control Charts For Variables
  338. 20-4a Control Charts and Hypothesis Testing
  339. 20-4b Other Out-of-Control Indications
  340. 20-4c Rational Subsamples
  341. 20-4d Deming’s Funnel Experiment and Tampering
  342. 20-4e Control Charts in the Service Industry
  343. 20-5 Control Charts For Attributes
  344. 20-5a The p Chart
  345. 20-5b The Red Bead Experiment
  346. 20-6 Process Capability
  347. 20-6a Process Capability Indexes
  348. 20-6b More on Motorola and 6-sigma
  349. 20-7 Conclusion
  350. Appendix A: Statistical Reporting
  351. A-1 Introduction
  352. A-2 Suggestions For Good Statistical Reporting
  353. A-2a Planning
  354. A-2b Developing a Report
  355. A-2c Be Clear
  356. A-2d Be Concise
  357. A-2e Be Precise
  358. A-3 Examples Of Statistical Reports
  359. A-4 Conclusion
  360. References
  361. Index

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