1. WELCOME TO BUSINESS STATISTICS The required textbook for this course is The Practice of Business Statistics, Second Edition by Moore/McCabe/Duckworth/Alwan (W.H. Freeman & Company)

2. This term you are required to purchase StatsPortal http://portals.bfwpub.com/pbs2e

3. StatsPortal includes: The complete textbook (eBook) with  highlighting, note-taking, and printing tools  Links to media, including Applets Text Resources  Study Guide  Statistical Applets  Quizzing  Technology Manuals (i.e. Excel)  EESEE Cases  CrunchIT  Tutorials  and more! Assignments Center  Additional course materials and homework

4. To purchase StatsPortal, you can : 1.Purchase access through your local bookstore: Packaged with Moore’s The Practice of Business Statistics, 2 nd Edition Separately (via a printed activation card) 2.Purchase access online: http://portals.bfwpub.com/pbs2e

5. 1.Go to http://portals.bfwpub.com/pbs2e http://portals.bfwpub.com/pbs2e 2. Click the “Register An Activation Code” link on the home page Accessing StatsPortal Access available through your bookstore (either via a printed activation code or packaged with your textbook) or online: Alert! Do not throw away your activation card until you’ve registered!

6. 1. Enter in: Your printed activation code Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your Portal username) 2. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 3. Re-enter your email address 4. Enter your school data Select the state your institution is located Select your institution Select your course/instructor Your account will be created and you will be able to access StatsPortal. Accessing StatsPortal

7. Go to: http://portals.bfwpub.com/pbs2e Click “Purchase Access to StatsPortal” from the home page 2. Enter your school data Select the state where your institution is located Select your institution Select your course/instructor When purchasing StatsPortal online:

8. Purchasing StatsPortal online continued… 3. Enter in: Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your AstroPortal username). 4. Create your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 5. Re-enter your email address. 6. You will then be taken to the PURCHASE page, where you will need to enter your payment information. 7. You will receive confirmation of your purchase and may now start using StatsPortal.

9. 1. Go to the site address (listed below). 2. Click on the PREVIEW “STATSPORTAL” from this home page. Want to try before you buy? http://portals.bfwpub.com/pbs2e

10. Whether you need technical help working with StatsPortal features, content, registration, or simply forgot your username or password, contact technical support: (800) 936-6899 techsupport@bfwpub.com Need more help? Also use the HELP button for additional user information!