Nowadays every spreadsheet program such as Excel or 123 come with a complete Statistics module that can crunch the numbers in an instant and give you a complete analysis of any set of numbers, leaving those who grew up with MINITAB in awe.

However, what these powerful programs won't and can't help you, is in grasping the meaning it. When to decide when to reject or accept a null hypothesis. Let alone what all that means. This is where this CD-ROM/ book set come into play.

The program provides a very comprehensive introductory course in Statistics. It has some very interesting videos on real life applications to Statistics, more than 200 self score test questions and a very comprehensive and logically structured text.

Perhaps this product won't replace a tutor, but it definitely help Students, Home Schoolers, or anybody interested in Statistics to increase their understanding of this some times obscure art. I think it is definitely a winner.

I know when I earn a score of 100% on a section, that I really do understand the material, and have not simply memorized it. I am able to apply those concepts to real-world situations, analyze data, and form conclusions. If this is what a statistician does, I'm seriously considering pursuing a career in this field. I never thought math could be "fun"...until now! This is a great product!

I would like to say that Cogito's Electronic Companion to Business Statistics is an outstanding learning tool and I highly recommend it.

On the recommendation of a friend, I began using the software to refresh my skills in the subject before beginning my MBA. Statistics had always been a difficult subject for me and I was concerned I would really struggle when I needed to use it at the graduate level. After running through this CD just one time, I understand stats like I never have before. And the fact that this Electronic Companion focuses on Business Statistics has given me an excellent foundation of understanding for "real world" statistical examples.

The thing that sets this product apart is that it brings the subject to life in a way no textbook can. The video, graphics, animations and audio are a lot more effective than simply the one-dimensional picture and text in a book.

After my experience, I recommended it to three of my classmates and all three have told me that they are thrilled with it as well.

A definite thumbs up!

This superb book puts a human face on those living and working at or near the economic bottom of our society. It describes in detail the emotional and personal ramifications of working in jobs that are looked down upon and stereotyped, as well as how family relationships are complicated by a parent's subordinate position and their desire and sacrifices for a child's success. It is easy-to-read and carries a profound message.