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The Student of All Indian Universities Commerce Economics, Management, Psychology, Education and also Useful for Professional Course like CPT, IPCC, ICWA and CS Key Features: The classic book 'Elements of Statistics' is useful for the professional course such as MBA, ICWA, CS, CPT and IPCC. It is written in a clear, crisp and concise manner with lot of examples to illustrate various concepts and tools of statistics easy enough to understand even for those who are not very comfortable with mathematics. The treatment of the subject is very comprehensive. The entire syllabus of Commerce, Management, Economics, Psychology and Education of Universities in India has been covered. Students of professional courses like CA, ICWA, Company Secretary and Engineering too, will find the book suited to their requirements. Among other notable features of the book, mention may be made of a brief description of Indian Official Statistics, explaining the application of theory to practice. Besides students, administrators, planners and statesmen will find the book useful in understanding and commending upon State Policies. About the Author Dr. Bishan Narayan Asthana, former Professor in the Department of Commerce and Business Administration, University of Allahabad, and Director, Agro-Economic Research, Ministry of agriculture, India Government had his education at Gwalior (MP), Agra and Allahabad. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Commerce from St. John's College, Agra, and Master's and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Allahabad. During his teaching career of well-over 38 years he taught Transport Economics to M.A. Classes, and Public Finance, statistics, Research Methodology and Organisational Behaviour to Commerce and Management students at Post Graduate level. He is Fulbright alumnus and a Smith Mundt Fellow of the State Department, USA. He was named as the National Lecturer by the University Grants Commission, India. He also served as Vice-Chancellor, Kanpur University. He was awarded the Saraswat Samman by the U.P. Government for his life-long contribution to the cause of Education. He has been a member of several recruitment panels, government committees and governing councils of educational institutions in India. In connection with these academic and educational administration assignments he has travelled extensively in India and abroad. Table of Contents Introduction Meaning and Definition of Statistics Statistical Enquires Presentation of Data – Classification and Tabulation Presentation of Data – Graphs and Diagrams Descriptive Measures – Measures of Central Tendency Descriptive Measures – Measures of Variations, symmetry, Moments and kurtosis Simple Correction Regression and Ratio of Variation Multiple Correlation and Regression Analysis of Time Series Index Numbers Types of Frequency Distribution Theory of Elementary Probability and Sampling The Analysis of Variance Experimental Designs Interpolations Association of Attributes and Contingency Statistical Quality Control Interpretation of Statistical Data Indian Statistics Appendices 1 to 12