Gain a solid foundation in business statistics by exploring the language of statistics, data types, and effective methods for displaying and summarizing data. Learn how to describe, visualize, and interpret business data to support informed decision-making.

This course introduces the essential building blocks of business statistics, including key terminology, types of data, and the principles of measurement. Learners will discover how to organize, summarize, and visually represent both qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate charts and graphs. The course also covers measures of central tendency and variability, equipping learners with the skills to interpret and describe data distributions in a business context. Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and interactive quizzes, this course guides learners step-by-step in understanding and applying foundational statistical concepts to business data. Emphasis is placed on practical interpretation and effective communication of statistical findings. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on A Step-by-Step Introduction to Statistics for Business, by Richard N. Landers. Copyright ©2019 by Sage Publications Limited. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Published by Sage Publications Limited, London. Used by arrangement with Sage Publications Limited.