BUSA 3110 Statistics for Business
(for sections taught by Kim Melton)

Textbook Information

For Fall 2017 we will be using the following resources:

  1. Custom textbook based on Business Statistics, 3rd Edition, by Sharpe, DeVeaux, and Velleman (available in loose-leaf format at the Dahlonega bookstore)
    [Publisher:  Pearson ; ISBN: 978-1-323-16158-6] (price listed on the University Bookstore website on June 15, 2017: $143.45)  [NOTE:  Make sure that the MyStatLab access card is included--this includes the payment code you will need to set up your account in MyStatLab.]

  2. MyStatLab (access included with the custom textbook) [Instructions for setting up MyStatLab for your specific section will be provided at the start of the semester.]

  3. JMP Pro 13 Statistical Software--available for Windows or Mac -- without additional cost from the University  [Instructions for downloading the software to your Windows or Mac computer will be provided at the start of the semester.]  NOTE:  JMP Pro 13 replaces JMP Pro 12 that was used prior to Fall 2017.

  4. Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)--available for Windows or Mac -- without additional cost from the University

  5. Additional readings available electronically through the library and online through D2L

NOTE:  The Business Statistics custom book provides Chapters 1-4, 8-12, 15-18, and 24 from the complete version of the book.  An access code for MyStatLab is included with the custom book. MyStatLab provides access to all chapters from the Business Statistics book as well as a number of on-line assignments that are required during the semester. 

Access to the textbook, MyStatLab, Microsoft Office and JMP Pro 13 are all required.

Alternative ways to obtain your required course materials:

  • ISBN:  978-0-321-94512-9 MyStatLab with electronic access to the full textbook ($104.95)

  • ISBN:  978-0-13-387363-4 unbound (three hole punchjed version of the full text with MyStatLab access ($186.40)

  • ISBN:  978-0-13-386691-9 hardback version of the full text with MyStatLab access ($264.01)

All prices are from mypearsonsonstore.com on August 6, 2017.

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