Regression Analysis: Understanding and Building Business and Economic Models Using Excel, Second Edition

The technique of regression analysis is used so often in business and economics today that an understanding of its use is necessary for almost everyone engaged in the field. This book covers essential elements of building and understanding regression models in a business/economic context in an intuitive manner. The book provides a non-theoretical treatment that is accessible to readers with even a limited statistical background. This book describes exactly how regression models are developed and evaluated. The data used in the book are the kind of data managers are faced with in the real world. The book provides instructions and screen shots for using Microsoft Excel to build business/economic regression models. Upon completion, the reader will be able to interpret the output of the regression models and evaluate the models for accuracy and shortcomings.

Author: J. Holton Wilson, Barry P. Keating, Mary Beal
Publisher: Business Expert Press
Published: 12/11/2015
Pages: 194
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d
ISBN13: 9781631573859
ISBN10: 1631573853
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Statistics

About the Author
Dr. J. Holton Wilson is professor emeritus in Marketing at Central Michigan University. He has a BA in both economics and chemistry from Otterbein College, an MBA from Bowling Green State University (statistics), and a PhD from Kent State University (majors in both marketing and economics).