Quantitative Methods: A Short Course - Softcover

Curwin, Jon; Slater, Roger

 
9781861529916: Quantitative Methods: A Short Course

Synopsis

Written specifically to support shorter courses in statistics and quantitative methods, this book provides revision for basic mathematical numerical skills, examines some simple statistical techniques, and introduces some basic quantitative modelling techniques.

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Review

1. Introduction. 2. Basic Sums. 3. Using Graphs. 4. Representing Data. 5. Averaging. 6. Measures of Difference. 7. Making Comparisons using Index Numbers. 8. Working with Possible Relationships. 9. Projecting the Future. 10. Comparing Monetary Returns over time? 11. Probability. 12. Collecting Data. 13. Using Other Sources of Information. 14. Conclusions and Preparing for Assessment. Appendix Glossary of Terms. Index. Excel Guide for PC Users Formula Sheets.

About the Author

Jon Curwin is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Central England Business School. Roger Slater is Head of the Faculty Resources Centre for the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Central England, UK, and has been involved in teaching and examining quatitative topics for over 30 years.

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ISBN 10:  1844809056 ISBN 13:  9781844809059
Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA, 2007
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