James William Mendenhall Book order (chronological)

This text illustrates basic statistical concepts with extensive applications in engineering and scientific contexts. It includes optional theoretical exercises, allowing instructors who choose to emphasize theory to do so without requiring additional materials. The fourth edition contains SAS and MINITAB computer printouts of results for all analyses performed, plus new exercises based on recent magazine and journal articles and news reports.

Over 1,450 exercises based on real-life situations aim to help students learn business statistics concepts. The exercise sets following the sections are divided into 3 types: conceptual, skill and application. The supplementary Exercises at the ends of the chapters are divided into two types: application, and interpretive. Symbols identify the areas of business to which the exercises are applied. Tips on problem solving appear throughout the text to assist students with difficult topics and techniques.