Methods of Operations Research (Dover Books on Computer Science) - Softcover

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Davis, Philip J; And George, Philip M.Morse

 
9780486432342: Methods of Operations Research (Dover Books on Computer Science)

Synopsis

Operations research originated during World War II with the military's need for a scientific method of providing executive departments with a quantitative decision-making basis. This volume ― co-written by the father of operations research ― explores strategical kinematics, tactical analysis, gunnery and bombardment problems, organizational and procedural problems, more. Includes 51 figures and 31 tables.

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Written by naval researchers during World War II, this guide began its life as a classified document, later published (in 1951) by The Technology Press of MIT. It begins with an introduction defining the objectives of operations research procedures and then discusses probability and measures of effectiveness. Specific attention is given to issues l

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