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Business mathematics and statistics / A. Francis.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Thomson, 2004.Edition: 6th edDescription: vi, 666 p. : ill. 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781844801282
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 519.5 FRA
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The sixth edition provides a thorough grounding in basic mathematical and statisical techniques for business students, and students on a professional course such as accounting. The result is a comprehensive, user-friendly, testing oriented guide to quantitative methods for business.

Includes index.

Originally published: London : DP Publications, 1998.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 1 Introduction to Business Mathematics and Statistics
  • Part I Data and their Presentation
  • 2 Sampling and data collection
  • 3 Data and their accuracy
  • 4 Frequency distribution and charts
  • 5 General charts and graphs
  • Examination questions
  • Part II Statistical Measures
  • 6 Arithmetic mean
  • 7 Median
  • 8 Mode and other measures of location
  • 9 Measures of dispersion and skewness
  • 10 Standard deviation
  • 11 Quantiles and the quartile deviation
  • Examination example and questions
  • Part III Regression and Correlation
  • 12 Linear functions and graphs
  • 13 Regression techniques
  • 14 Correlation techniques
  • Examination example and questions
  • Part IV Time Series Analysis
  • 15 Time series model
  • 16 Time series trend
  • 17 Seasonal variation and forecasting
  • Examination example and questions
  • Part V Index Numbers
  • 18 Index relatives
  • 19 Composite index numbers
  • 20 Special published indices
  • Examination questions
  • Part VI Compounding, Discounting and Annuities
  • 21 Interest and depreciation
  • 22 Present value and investment appraisal
  • 23 Annuities
  • Examination examples and questions
  • Part VII Business Equations and Graphs
  • 24 Functions and graphs
  • 25 Linear equations
  • 26 Quadratic and cubic equations
  • 27 Differentiation and integration
  • 28 Cost, revenue and profit functions
  • Examination examples and questions
  • Part VIII Probability
  • 29 Set theory and enumeration
  • 30 Introduction to probability
  • 31 Conditional probability and expectation
  • Examination examples and questions
  • Part IX Further Probability
  • 32 Combinations and permutations
  • 33 Binomial and Poisson distributions
  • 34 Normal distribution
  • Examination example and questions
  • Part X Specialized Business Applications
  • 35 Linear inequalities
  • 36 Matrices
  • 37 Inventory control
  • 38 Network planning and analysis
  • Examination example and questions
  • Answers to student exercises
  • Answers to examination questions
  • Appendices
  • Index

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