Essential Quantitative Methods. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Names: Oakshott, Les
• Contents: PART I: MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS Revision Mathematics.- 2. Keeping up with Change: Index Numbers.- PART II: COLLECTING AND INTERPRETING DATA 3. Collecting Data: Surveys and Samples.- 4. Finding Patterns in Data: Charts and Tables.- 5. Making Sense of Data: Averages and Measures of Spread.- PART III: PROBABILITY& STATISTICS 6. Taking a Chance: Probability.- 7. The Shape of Data: Probability Distributions.- 8. Interpreting with Confidence: Analysis of Sample Data.- 9. Checking Ideas: Testing a Hypothesis.- 10. Cause and Effect: Correlation and Regression.- PART IV: DECISION MAKING TECHNIQUES 11. How to make Good Decisions.- 12. Choosing wisely: Investment Appraisal.- 13. Forecasting: Time Series Analysis.- 14. Making the Most of Things: Linear Programming.- 15. Planning Large Projects: Network Analysis.- 16. Managing Stock Levels: Materials Management and Inventory Control.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 650.01/51; Business; Business mathematics; Finance -- Mathematical models; Business mathematics; Finance -- Mathematical models; Management science; Business & Economics -- Business Mathematics; Business mathematics & systems; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1137518561; 9781137518569
• Related ISBNs: 9781137518552; 1137518553
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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