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Quantitative Analysis: Customized as per the BE syllabus requirements of the MBA syllabus at Gujarat Technological University

Quantitative Analysis:   Customized as per the BE syllabus requirements of the MBA syllabus at Gujarat Technological University

Author(s):
  • David M. Levine
  • Naval Bajpai
  • Author: David M. Levine
    • ISBN:9788131756454
    • Price: Rs. 500.00
    • Pages:580
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    This book has been customized by compiling two bestselling textbooks to map exactly to the specific syllabus requirements of the M.B.A programme at Gujarat Technological University. The underlying focus on the interpretation of results rather than computation makes this book highly relevant for students and practicing managers. Presenting business statistics as value-added tools in the process of converting data into useful information, this book offers readers a foundation in core statistical concepts using a perfect blend of theory and practical application.

    Table of Content

    1. Introduction to Statistics, Statistics in Business, Data Measurement
    2. Charts and graphs
    3. Measures of Central Tendency
    4. Basic Probability
    5. Discrete Probability Distribution, Expected Value and Variance of a Distribution
    6. Continuous Probability Distribution
    7. Sampling and Sampling Distributions
    8. Estimation for Single Population
    9. Hypothesis Testing for Single Population
    10. Statistical Inferences About Two Populations
    11. Designs of Experiments and ANOVA
    12. Goodness of Fit
    13. Simple Regression Analysis
    14. Multiple Regression Analysis
    15. Time Series and Index Numbers
    16. Decision Making Under Certainity, Uncertainity, Risk Expected Value from Sample Information
    Appendices Index

    Salient Features

    • Uses a step-by-step approach to discuss the statistical applications using software such as MS Excel, Minitab, and SPSS
    • Examples and problems framed using real-time data from organizations such as the CMIE and Indiastat.com shows how statistics is relevant to all business majors—accounting, finance, management, marketing, operations, and information systems.
    • Allows students to focus on interpreting the software output and making informed business decisions
    • Maintains a logical and coherent flow of concepts