Turning Numbers into Knowledge - Softcover

Koomey, Jonathan

 
9781938377068: Turning Numbers into Knowledge
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1938377060 ISBN 13: 9781938377068
Publisher: Analytics Press, 2017

Synopsis

This book (intended for beginning analysts, students, and the people training them) bridges general business problem solving and mathematics for improved effectiveness in work and life. Full of tools for solving real-world problems, this new edition is an ideal training manual for those who are intimidated by quantitative analysis and an excellent refresher for those looking to improve the quality of their data, the clarity of their graphics, and the cogency of their arguments. In addition to numerous updates—references, URLs, and reading lists—this third edition includes revised chapters and many new and updated examples. Mastering the art of problem solving takes more than proficiency with basic calculations; it requires understanding how people use information, recognizing the importance of ideology, learning the art of storytelling, and acknowledging the important distinction between facts and values. This beginner's guide addresses these and other essential skills.

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About the Author

John P Holdren is the director of the Woods Hole Research Center, the Teresa and John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy at the Kennedy School of Government, a professor of environmental science and policy at Harvard University, and a professor emeritus of energy and resources at the University of California-Berkeley. He is also the former president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He lives in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

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Publisher
Analytics Press
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1938377060
ISBN 13 
9781938377068
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
278