Statistics for Business & Economics, Revised

Statistics for Business & Economics, Revised, 14th Edition provides an applied introduction to statistical methodology for business and economics decision making. Authored by David Anderson, Dennis Sweeney, Thomas Williams, Jeffrey Camm, and James Cochran, this textbook demonstrates how quantitative tools support empirical analysis across diverse enterprise environments.

The content structures its coverage around major quantitative topics, beginning with descriptive statistics. Learners examine methods for constructing tabular and graphical displays alongside numerical measures. The narrative subsequently transitions into probability theory and discrete probability distributions, framing concepts through systematic analytical steps that connect quantitative methods directly to organizational contexts.

A defining feature of the material is its application-driven orientation, incorporating over 350 actual business examples, case studies, and hands-on exercises. This problem-centered format provides structured practice for college students, business students, and economics undergraduates engaging with quantitative coursework in academic degree programs.