Quantitative methods for business and economics / Glyn Burton, George Carrol, and Stuart Wall.
Material type: TextSeries: Longman modular texts in business and economicsPublication details: Harlow, Essex ; New York : Longman, c1999.Description: x, 478 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- 0582311659 (pbk.)
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This is a simple introduction to the mathematical and statistical techniques needed in business. With the emphasis placed on a friendly approach and ease of use, this text demonstrates how quantitative techniques can be applied to business and economic situations. With real-world applications and opportunities for student interaction, the text aims to provide a motivating approach to quantitative methods. Learning aids in the text include worked examples and self-check exercises to aid self-paced learning, fully worked solutions demonstrating skills and techniques needed for exam success and real-world applications to illustrate the relevance of topic areas. No prior knowledge is assumed.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Data Presentation and Collection
- Measures of Central Location
- Measures of Dispersion
- Regression and Correlations
- Time Series and Forecasting
- Probability and Probability Distributions
- Sampling and Tests of Hypotheses
- Review of Mathematical Techniques
- Time Value of Money
- Index Numbers
- Breakeven Analysis and Linear Programming
- Calculus and Business Applications