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| International Standard Book Number |
9781352005691 |
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9781352005707 |
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English |
| 082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Classification number |
650.015 |
| Edition number |
23 |
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OAK |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
Oakshott, Les. |
| 245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Essential quantitative methods : |
| Remainder of title |
for business, management, and finance / |
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Les Oakshott. |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT |
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7th ed. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc |
London : |
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Red Globe Press, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc |
2020. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
xxviii, 427 p. ; |
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ill. pbk : |
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25 cm. |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE |
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Electronic book available via ProQuest Ebook Central. |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE |
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| Contents |
-PART I: MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS<br/>1. Revision Mathematics<br/>2. Keeping up with Change: Index Numbers<br/>PART II: COLLECTING AND INTERPRETING DATA.<br/>3. Collecting Data: Surveys and Samples.<br/>4. Finding Patterns in Data: Charts and Tables<br/>5. Making Sense of Data: Averages and Measures of Spread<br/>PART III: PROBABILITY& STATISTICS.<br/>6. Taking a Chance: Probability<br/>7. The Shape of Data: Probability Distributions<br/>8. Interpreting with Confidence: Analysis of Sample Data<br/>9. Checking Ideas: Testing a Hypothesis.<br/>10. Cause and Effect: Correlation and Regression<br/>PART IV: DECISION MAKING TECHNIQUES<br/>11. How to make Good Decisions<br/>12. Choosing wisely: Investment Appraisal<br/>13. Forecasting: Time Series Analysis<br/>14. Making the Most of Things: Linear Programming<br/>15. Planning Large Projects: Network Analysis.<br/>16. Managing stock levels : Materials management and inventory control |
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This well-loved textbook covers all of the key quantitative methods needed to solve everyday business problems. Presented in a highly accessible and concise manner, Les Oakshott's clear and friendly writing style guides students from basic statistics through to advanced topics, such as hypothesis testing and time series, as well as operational research techniques such as linear programming and inventory management. Step-by-step instructions and accompanying activities will help students to practice and gain confidence in carrying out techniques. The book's coverage is fully grounded within the real world of business. Real-life case studies open every chapter and numerous examples throughout demonstrate why quantitative techniques are needed for a business to be successful.<br/><br/>An ideal textbook for undergraduate students of business, management and finance, it is also suitable for MBA students and postgraduates.<br/><br/>Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/essential-quantitative-methods-7e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost. |
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Business mathematics. |
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Finance. |
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Dewey Decimal Classification |
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General Books |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 506 ## - RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS NOTE |
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Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
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| General subdivision |
Mathematical models. |
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Print version : |
| Main entry heading |
Oakshott, Les. |
| Title |
Essential quantitative methods : for business, management, and finance. |
| Place, publisher, and date of publication |
London : Macmillan international, ©2020 |
| International Standard Book Number |
9781352005691. |
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| Public note |
Connect to e-book (Limited user licence. 1 user at any one time) |
