ABSTRACT



               The objective of this professional leave is to
         develope a business statistics manual for students and
         practioners.  Business students need a clear understanding of
         statistical methods and their applications to help them in
         their course work.  This manual would be a supplement to the
         usual classroom text and would consist of sample problems
         along with computer solutions and discussions of results.  In
         addition, sample exam questions would be provided to give
         the student direction in his or her studies.
               Managers need a reference manual that is quick and
         easy to use in the real business world.  Strategies will be
         developed for problem-solving along with interpretations of
         results.  At a quick glance the reader will be able to
         identify the type of problem and the appropriate solution.
               Another objective is to demonstrate how computer
         software such as SAS and MYSTAT can be implemented for
         decision-making.  With the rapid growth of personal computers
         in both the home and the office, it is important to
         integrate statistical computer software in the learning
         process.  This manual makes use of mini-cases to demonstrate
         a strategy for analyzing data using these software packages.