What's the best book for learning statistics in a business course?

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For learning statistics in a business course, recommendations include "Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers" by Douglas C. Montgomery and George C. Runger, which offers a solid foundation. The current course textbook lacks depth and fails to provide a mathematical understanding, leading to a plug-and-chug approach. Another mentioned resource is Schaum's Outlines' "Statistics" by Murray Spiegel and Larry Stephens, which may offer additional insights. Students seek materials that enhance their intuitive grasp of statistics rather than just procedural knowledge. Selecting a book that balances theory with practical application is crucial for a comprehensive learning experience.
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Can anyone recommend a good book for first year statistics. I'm taking a business stat course and the book for it has absolutely no depth to it. Nothing is derived or really explained from a mathmatical standpoint. This is one of those classes where you just do a bunch of plug and chug without really getting an intuitive feel for the material. Any suggestions?
 
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I like "Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers" by Douglas C. Montgomery and George C. Runger. However, I haven't actually studied out of any others (except Shaums Outlines' "Statistics" by Murray Spiegal and Larry Stephens) so my opinion probably isn't the best to consider.
 

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