A comprehensive, student-focused textbook designed primarily for undergraduate business students taking an introductory course on quantitative methods. Starting with no assumptions about students knowledge the authors use numerous examples, checkpoints and assessments to encourage learning by doing and provides support for students of all abilities. This edition provide A comprehensive, student-focused textbook designed primarily for undergraduate business students taking an introductory course on quantitative methods. Starting with no assumptions about students knowledge the authors use numerous examples, checkpoints and assessments to encourage learning by doing and provides support for students of all abilities. This edition provides additional contextual information, includes a new chapter on decision-making, incorporates the use of SPSS in addition to Excel, and offers an expanded set of companion web resources for students and lecturers.