Quantitative methods for business and economics / Glyn Burton, George Carrol, and Stuart Wall.

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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.

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