Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics and Proposals That Work

Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics

Author: Douglas A Lind

Lind/Marchal/Wathen: STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 12/e is a market best seller due to the comprehensive coverage of statistical tools and methods delivered in a student friendly, step-by-step format. The text is non-threatening and presents concepts clearly and succinctly with a conversational writing style. All statistical concepts are illustrated with solved applied examples immediately upon introduction. Modern computing tools and applications are introduced, though the text maintains a focus on presenting statistitcs concepts as applied in business as opposed to technology or programming methods. The twelfth edition continues as a ‘students’ text with increased emphasis on interpretation of data and results.

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New edition of a standard textbook first published in 1967 for beginning business majors. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

1	What Is Statistics?	1
2	Summarizing Data: Frequency Distributions and Graphic Presentation	25
3	Describing Data - Measures of Central Tendency	73
4	Measures of Dispersion and Skewness	113
5	A Survey of Probability Concepts	167
6	Discrete Probability Distributions	217
7	The Normal Probability Distribution	255
8	Sampling Methods and Sampling Distributions	293
9	Tests of Hypotheses: Large Samples	343
10	Tests of Hypotheses: Small Samples	399
11	Analysis of Variance	433
12	Linear Regression and Correlation	477
13	Multiple Regression and Correlation	529
14	Nonparametric Methods: Chi-Square Applications	575
15	Nonparametric Methods: Analysis of Ranked Data	605
16	Statistical Quality Control	65 5
17	Index Numbers	691
18	Time Series and Forecasting	727
19	An Introduction to Decision Making Under Uncertainty	767
	Appendixes: Tables and Data Sets	789
	Answers: Odd-Numbered Chapter Exercises	813
	Answers: Odd-Numbered Review Exercises	859
	Index	863

Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals

Author: Lawrence F Lock

Previous editions of this bestseller have helped well over 100,000 students and professionals write effective proposals for dissertations and grants. Covering all aspects of the proposal process, from the most basic questions about form and style to the task of seeking funding, the Fifth Edition of Proposals That Work has been completely updated and revised to offer clear advice backed up with excellent examples.

New to the Fifth Edition:  

• Discusses the effects of new technologies: The effects of new technologies on the proposal process are addressed and URLs are included where appropriate. Improves utility, relevance, and ease of use: Based on continuing feedback from readers, the book has been reshaped to provide examples and advice that better fits the needs of the book's readership.  
• Contains valuable advice and information on funding: The authors provide essenti al information on identifying and obtaining student funding for theses and dissertations. They also include a full chapter for scholars and professionals on applying for research grant funding.
• Offers a new section devoted to alternative dissertation formats: This addition more closely links the proposal with the subsequent dissertation and, in turn, with the production and publication of research reports.
• Provides guidelines to encourage uses of Microsoft PowerPoint: The authors give advice on how to use Microsoft's powerful tool for creating graphics an adjunct to clarity rather than an enticing distraction. Incorporates many updates throughout: These includegreater coverage of focus group research, new coverage of mixed methods designs, two new sample proposals, and much more!

Intended Audience:  
Clear, straightforward, and reader friendly, this is a must-have resource for anyone considering writing a prop osal for a thesis, a dissertation, or a grant.

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A discussion of the proposal-writing process includes generic information that applies to all research proposals as well as issues specific to the use of proposals in graduate education and funding agencies. Discussion covers ethics and research, common problems in proposal development, content considerations, qualitative research, style and form, and the oral presentation. Also covered is the securing of money for research and funding. Additionally, four specimen proposals are provided. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

	Preface to the Third Edition
	Acknowledgements
Ch. 1	The Function of the Proposal	3
Ch. 2	Doing the Right Thing: "The Habit of Truth"	25
Ch. 3	Developing the Thesis or Dissertation Proposal: Some Common Problems	42
Ch. 4	Content of the Proposal: Important Considerations	66
Ch. 5	Preparation of Proposals for Qualitative Research: Different Assumptions	96
Ch. 6	St yle and Form in Writing the Proposal	119
Ch. 7	The Oral Presentation	130
Ch. 8	Money for Research: How to Ask for Help	145
Ch. 9	Preparation of the Grant Proposal	166
	Appendix A. Annotated Bibliography of Supplementary References	297
	Appendix B. Standards for the Use of Human Subjects and Specimen Forms for Informed Consent	308
	References	313
	Index	319
	About the Authors	322