Written in an accessible and clear manner, Straightforward Statistics with Excel® 2e by Chieh-Chen Bowen helps students across the social and behavioral sciences gradually build their skills to ...develop a better understanding of the world around them. Each chapter purposefully connects with the previous chapter for a gradual accrual of knowledge from simple to more complex concepts. This effective, cumulative approach to statistics through logical transitions eases students into statistics and prepares them for success in more advanced quantitative coursework and their own research. The second edition now features Excel instructions and exercises throughout so students can use this widely-available and applied software for statistics. This book is designed to walk the reader through statistics at a steady but gentle pace, providing pop quizzes throughout every chapter so readers can check their knowledge along the way. By gradually stepping up difficulty in each chapter, students generate a solid foundation and are prepared for the next chapters. Straightforward Statistics with Excel looks at the big picture so that the basic statistical concepts connect to everyday and relevant research examples in multiple ways. Throughout the book the reader is reminded of what they need to be able to recall with "You Must Remember This" boxes. A rich source of practical resources are located at the end of chapters beginning with " What You Learned," followed by three sets of exercises so students can immediately apply their knowledge. The new edition features a reorganized presentation of material, starting with measures of central tendency, separating this from measures of variability so students better understand the differences. A more thorough presentation of one-sample and dependent samples t-tests gives students a stronger foundation in these crucial tests in statistics. New examples and studies complete the update, with a focus on simplicity. Throughout, the book makes use of Excel instructions and screenshots so students can take statistics with them through research projects and into the world beyond academia.
A practical advantage for entry-level fraud examiners with start-to-finish caseworkFraud Examination Casebook with Documents provides critical practice for students and new CPAs; criminal and ...insurance investigators; and attorneys seeking additional guidance on real-world fraud investigation. With five cases that include over 100 pages of documentation, this guide helps you put your conceptual knowledge to work as you conduct full-length Fraud Examinations from predication through report. Short instructional narratives guide you through tools like horizontal and vertical analysis, report writing, and other important tasks, while Excel templates streamline the process and kick start your investigation. Multiple-choice questions help you gauge your understanding and practical mastery, while expert guidance throughout prompts you to draw on your existing knowledge and apply it to casework. With a focus on asset misappropriation and financial statement fraud, these cases provide highly relevant experience for real-world practice.Learning concept isn't always enough to do the job effectively; "knowing" is different from "applying,” yet few practical resources exist for new and aspiring fraud examiners—until now. This book provides the much-needed practice that helps examiners polish their skills, with expert guidance every step of the way.Conduct actual Fraud ExaminationsPerform horizontal and vertical analysesReview checks and decode debit card transactionsExamine adjustments to electronic recordsPerform simple forensic data analyticsVouch to/from documentationWrite complete Fraud Examination reportsPrepare court-ready schedules and audio-visualsAs you work your way through the cases, you'll develop the skills and instinct experienced examiners rely upon every day. You'll hone your analytical edge and master the essentials of report writing, leaving you fully equipped to conduct a thorough investigation and deliver your findings clearly, comprehensively, and authoritatively. Fraud Examination Casebook with Documents is a vital resource for students and new fraud examiners seeking a practical advantage in real-world skills.
Focusing on a basic understanding of the methods and analyses in health research, Introduction to Biostatistical Applications in Health Research with Microsoft® Office Excel®, 2e provides statistical ...concepts for interpreting results using Excel. The book emphasizes the application of methods and presents the most common methodological procedures in health research, which includes multiple regression, ANOVA, ANCOVA, logistic regression, Cox regression, stratified analysis, life table analysis, and nonparametric parallels.Some updates for this new edition:The flowcharts from the first edition will be expanded to include indicators of the assumptions of each procedure. This will be added to facilitate selection of a statistical approach to analyze a particular set of data. The existing twelve chapters describing statistical principals and statistical methods will be maintained. They have been proven to provide students with a clear and useful approach to the subject in use as a textbook and workbook in a graduate statistics course. An additional chapter will be added to the book that discusses the assumptions of statistical procedures. This chapter will describe each assumption, tell how to determine if the assumption is appropriate for a particular set of data, and provide solutions to situations in which the assumptions are not me by the data set. This chapter will provide students and researchers with the information they need to select an appropriate method of analysis and to apply that method to a set of data. The workbook will include a corresponding chapter that will provide students with practice identifying assumptions, testing for their satisfaction, and applying solutions to violation of assumptions.R will also be included to broaden the appeal and audience for the book.
Providing step-by-step instructions for how to use Microsoft Excel for doing statistics, Charlotte Brookfield discusses different stages of the research process, from first planning to writing and ...presenting your research. With a focus on conducting robust data analysis, the book is reassuring, clear and straightforward, helping you to: Learn important data skills, such as preparing, cleaning and managing data Reduce anxiety about approaching statistics and quantitative data Boost your employability, showing you how to develop transferable skills, such as effective time management Whether you're learning data skills for the first time or translating your statistics knowledge from other software, this book will help you successfully carry out social research in any setting with confidence, via an engaging pedagogy that includes: colour-coded chapters by difficulty, activities, 'Remember' boxes, further reading and skills checklists.
Providing an easy explanation of the fundamentals, methods, and applications of chemometrics •Acts as a practical guide to multivariate data analysis techniques •Explains the methods used in ...Chemometrics and teaches the reader to perform all relevant calculations •Presents the basic chemometric methods as worksheet functions in Excel •Includes Chemometrics Add In for download which uses Microsoft Excel® for chemometrics training •Online downloads includes workbooks with examples
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Bridge the big data gap with Microsoft Business Intelligence Tools for Excel Analysts The distinction between departmental reporting done by business analysts with Excel and the enterprise reporting ...done by IT departments with SQL Server and SharePoint tools is more blurry now than ever before.
