Opis: Essential Quantitative Methods - Les Oakshott

The new edition of this accessible textbook provides ideal introductory coverage of quantitative methods. It offers real world business examples and case studies to illustrate problem-solving in empirical situations. Student learning is comprehensively supported by extensive online resources. "Students will love the succinct presentation and easy-to-follow formulae deductions, all made rleveant through current economic examples. The historical fun facts are engaging; they add to the ease of remembering concepts and stimulate curiosity." - Liliana Danila, American University of Sharjah, UAE 'This is the ideal book for both starters and refreshers who want to get a good grip on the essentials of quantitative methods. It is thoughtful, well-written, and inclusive.' - Bilal Moosa, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Netherlands 'This new edition of Oakshott builds on the strength of the last. It continues to provide undergraduates with a well-structured scaffolding approach to learning quantitative methods (...) With a range of new examples and well-labelled diagrams of equations, the book is approachable for students who haven't studied maths and stats since GCSE. It takes them right up to the required level.' - Peter Hill, University of Roehampton, UKPART I: MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS 1. 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

Szczegóły: Essential Quantitative Methods - Les Oakshott

Tytuł: Essential Quantitative Methods
Autor: Les Oakshott
Wydawnictwo: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9781137518552
Rok wydania: 2016
Ilość stron: 472
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.92 kg

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