Business Statistics with Excel

Use practical statistical tools to improve your business decision-making. This course shows you how to perform essential statistical analyses in Microsoft Excel and apply them in real-world situations. Learn to conduct data sampling, analyze covariance and correlation, perform regression analysis, apply probability concepts, construct confidence intervals, and forecast sales. Build analytical skills that transform raw data into actionable insights for planning, performance evaluation, and strategic decisions.
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Course Information

Author: Steven Bragg
NASBA Category: Statistics
Course Number: ST0001
Not Acceptable For: Enrolled Agents

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the components needed for a statistical analysis.
  • Specify the characteristics of the various charts used to describe data.
  • Identify the characteristics of the coefficient of variation.
  • Specify the characteristics of a binomial distribution.
  • Identify the characteristics of a confidence interval, and describe how it is calculated.
  • Recall how to calculate the different types of forecast options in Excel.
  • Specify components of an Excel regression analysis report.

Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
Prerequisites: A working knowledge of Excel
Program Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: June 2026
Program Registration Requirements: Click on the Enroll button to pay for and access the course. You will then be able to download the course as a PDF file, then take an on-line examination, and then download a certificate of completion if you pass the examination.
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