Master the essential skills of data analysis, modeling, and spreadsheet use with Business Analytics: Data Analysis & Decision Making, 6th Edition. This popular quantitative methods text offers a proven teach-by-example approach and a student-friendly writing style to help you excel. Fully integrated with Excel 2016 (and compatible with versions 2013, 2010, and 2007), the book covers advanced statistical analysis in three dedicated online chapters. Emphasizing practical tools commonly used under the Business Analytics umbrella, including Microsoft Excel’s “Power BI” suite, this edition also includes comprehensive coverage of data mining and importing data into Excel. Real-world problem sets and cases demonstrate how chapter concepts apply to practical scenarios, making learning both engaging and effective.

Enhance your understanding with additional resources available on the Companion Website, featuring data and solutions files, PowerPoint slides, SolverTable for sensitivity analysis, and the Palisade DecisionTools Suite (@RISK, BigPicture, StatTools, PrecisionTree, TopRank, RISKOptimizer, NeuralTools, and Evolver). With 984 pages dedicated to detailed content, this book is an invaluable resource for those looking to build a strong foundation in business analytics.