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- ABS
- acceptance region
- accuracy
- adaptive measure
- admissibility
- analysis of variance
- analysis of variance table
- angular histogram
- area sampling
- arithmetic mean
- assumption
- asymmetrical distribution
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- autocorrelation
- average
- average deviation
- Average Weekly Earnings
- Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings
- AWE
- balanced design
- Bayesian theory
- Bayes' theorem
- bias
- birth-death ratio
- bivariate data
- bivariate distribution
- block diagram
- cartogram
- ceiling effect
- ceteris paribus
- class interval
- cluster analysis
- clustered data
- cluster sampling
- coefficient of variation
- cohort
- cohort study
- conditional distribution
- confidence interval
- contingency table
- correlation
- correlation coefficient
- covariance
- covariate
- critical region
- critical value
- cross-sectional study
- cyclic variation
- data
- database management system
- data dredging
- data reduction
- data screening
- data set
- data smoothing algorithm
- decile
- demographics
- demography
- dependent variable
- discrete variable
Dictionary and Glossary - Authors and Usage
The dictionary and financial glossary have been compiled by an international team of expert researchers and business information specialists, including over 3,000 terms from the Chartered Management Institute. World Business and Financial English terms are included to reflect the globalization of the business world.
- Abbreviations, acronyms, and their expansions are shown in full and cross-referenced for ease of use.
- Mini-essays used to explain more complex concepts and help you get to grips with idea quickly.
- Financial and business slang from the around the world – some humorous, some serious, some baffling. If English is not your first language, the entries will help you find a ‘tenbagger’, avoid getting into a ‘big bath’, and ensure you are aware of the ‘witching hour’.

