Math for the Non-Math Lovers (Collection) by Follett, Robert -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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About This eBook Title Page Copyright Page Contents Even You Can Learn Statistics: A Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid of Statistics, Second Edition

Copyright Page Dedication Page Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction: The Even You Can Learn Statistics Owners Manual

Mathematics Is Always Optional! Learning with the Concept-Interpretation Approach Practicing Statistics While You Learn Statistics In-Chapter Aids End-of-Chapter Features New to the Second Edition Summary

Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Statistics

1.1 The First Three Words of Statistics 1.2 The Fourth and Fifth Words 1.3 The Branches of Statistics 1.4 Sources of Data 1.5 Sampling Concepts 1.6 Sample Selection Methods One-Minute Summary Test Yourself Answers to Test Yourself References

Chapter 2. Presenting Data in Charts and Tables

2.1 Presenting Categorical Variables 2.2 Presenting Numerical Variables 2.3 Misusing Charts One-Minute Summary Test Yourself References

Chapter 3. Descriptive Statistics

3.1 Measures of Central Tendency 3.2 Measures of Position 3.3 Measures of Variation 3.4 Shape of Distributions Important Equations One-Minute Summary Test Yourself References

Chapter 4. Probability

4.1 Events 4.2 More Definitions 4.3 Some Rules of Probability 4.4 Assigning Probabilities One-Minute Summary Test Yourself References

Chapter 5. Probability Distributions

5.1 Probability Distributions for Discrete Variables 5.2 The Binomial and Poisson Probability Distributions 5.3 Continuous Probability Distributions and the Normal Distribution 5.4 The Normal Probability Plot Important Equations One-Minute Summary Test Yourself References

Chapter 6. Sampling Distributions and Confidence Intervals

6.1 Sampling Distributions 6.2 Sampling Error and Confidence Intervals 6.3 Confidence Interval Estimate for the Mean Using the t Distribution (σ Unknown) 6.4 Confidence Interval Estimation for Categorical Variables Important Equations One-Minute Summary Test Yourself References

Chapter 7. Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing

7.1 The Null and Alternative Hypotheses 7.2 Hypothesis Testing Issues 7.3 Decision-Making Risks 7.4 Performing Hypothesis Testing 7.5 Types of Hypothesis Tests One-Minute Summary Test Yourself Answers to Test Yourself References

Chapter 8. Hypothesis Testing: Z and t Tests

8.1 Testing for the Difference Between Two Proportions 8.2 Testing for the Difference Between the Means of Two Independent Groups 8.3 The Paired t Test Important Equations One-Minute Summary Test Yourself References

Chapter 9. Hypothesis Testing: Chi-Square Tests and the One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

9.1 Chi-Square Test for Two-Way Cross-Classification Tables 9.2 One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA): Testing for the Differences Among the Means of More Than Two Groups Important Equations One-Minute Summary Test Yourself References

Chapter 10. Simple Linear Regression

10.1 Basics of Regression Analysis 10.2 Determining the Simple Linear Regression Equation 10.3 Measures of Variation 10.4 Regression Assumptions 10.5 Residual Analysis 10.6 Inferences About the Slope 10.7 Common Mistakes Using Regression Analysis One-Minute Summary Test Yourself References

Chapter 11. Multiple Regression

11.1 The Multiple Regression Model 11.2 Coefficient of Multiple Determination 11.3 The Overall F test 11.4 Residual Analysis for the Multiple Regression Model 11.5 Inferences Concerning the Population Regression Coefficients One-Minute Summary Test Yourself References

Chapter 12. Quality and Six Sigma Applications of Statistics

12.1 Total Quality Management 12.2 Six Sigma 12.3 Control Charts 12.4 The p Chart 12.5 The Parable of the Red Bead Experiment: Understanding Process Variability 12.6 Variables Control Charts for the Mean and Range Important Equations One-Minute Summary Test Yourself References

Appendix A. Calculator and Spreadsheet Operation and Configuration

A.C1 Calculator Operation Conventions A.C2 Calculator Technical Configuration A.C3 Using the A2MULREG Program A.C4 Using TI Connect A.S1 Spreadsheet Operation Conventions A.S2 Spreadsheet Technical Configurations

Appendix B. Review of Arithmetic and Algebra

Assessment Quiz Symbols Answers to Quiz

Appendix C. Statistical Tables Appendix D. Spreadsheet Tips

CT: Chart Tips FT: Function Tips ATT: Analysis ToolPak Tips (Microsoft Excel only)

Appendix E. Advanced Techniques

E.1 Using PivotTables to Create Two-Way Cross-Classification Tables E.2 Using the FREQUENCY Function to Create Frequency Distributions E.3 Calculating Quartiles E.4 Using the LINEST Function to Calculate Regression Results

Appendix F. Documentation for Downloadable Files

F.1 Downloadable Data Files F.2 Downloadable Spreadsheet Solution Files

Glossary

How to Keep Score in Business: Accounting and Financial Analysis for the Non-Accountant

The First Lesson: Scores Are Not Real Dollars The Accrual Method But Scores Are Important

2. Glossary of Key Financial Accounting Terms

Glossary

3. The Balance Sheet

The Balance Sheet Balances Acme Widget Company Acme Widget’s Year-End Balance Sheet A “Trial Balance” Constructing the Balance Sheet Summary

4. More Balance Sheet

Cost Versus Value Intangible Assets Goodwill Reserves and Allowances The Going Concern Assumption Estimates Are Everywhere Purpose and Perspective Current Versus Noncurrent Balance Sheet Items Working Capital Average Collection Period Inventory Turnover

5. Still More Balance Sheet

The Worksheet for Transactions Trial Balance Worksheet The Balance Sheet Analyzing the Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Summary

6. The Income Statement

The Basic Income Statement Acme Widget’s First-Year Income Statement More on Cost of Sales Nonoperating Income and Expense Acme Widget’s Second-Year Income Statement Reconciliation of Retained Earnings Analyzing Income Statements Complicating Cost of Sales Summary of the Income Statement

7. Return on Investment (ROI)

Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Return on Assets Used (ROAU) Cash-on-Cash Return Payback Method Discounted Cash Flow or Present Value Method Summary

8. Changes in Financial Position

Summary

9. Cash Flow Budget

Summary

10. Other Analysis Ratios and Tools

Profit as a Percentage of Sales Breakeven Current Ratio Acid Test or Quick Ratio Debt-Equity Ratio Earnings Per Share Price-Earnings Ratio

11. A Summary of What You Have Learned

The Balance Sheet The Income Statement Statement of Changes in Financial Position Cash Flow Budget Analyzing Financial Reports Conclusion

A. Acme Widget Company

Acme Widget Year One Acme Widget Year Two Acme Widget Year Three

B. Present Value Tables

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