Success in statistics - Fred Caswell

The text offers a concise explanation of basic statistical methods and demonstates the importance and application of statistics in such fields as finance, economics, marketing, management and science.;The first 11 units deal with the techniques required by most introductory courses at BTEC National, GSCE and professional level. Data collection, index numbers and time-series analysis are covered. The units which follow contain material essential for more advanced courses and a discussion of interest and investment appraisal which will be especially useful to students of business and accountancy.;Worked examples and exercises are included throughout the text, and there are also suggestions for projects to emphasize the practical applications of the subject matter.