Author: Paolo Brandimarte Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 111802348X Category : Mathematics Languages : en Pages : 812
Book Description
An accessible introduction to the essential quantitative methods for making valuable business decisions Quantitative methods-research techniques used to analyze quantitative data-enable professionals to organize and understand numbers and, in turn, to make good decisions. Quantitative Methods: An Introduction for Business Management presents the application of quantitative mathematical modeling to decision making in a business management context and emphasizes not only the role of data in drawing conclusions, but also the pitfalls of undiscerning reliance of software packages that implement standard statistical procedures. With hands-on applications and explanations that are accessible to readers at various levels, the book successfully outlines the necessary tools to make smart and successful business decisions. Progressing from beginner to more advanced material at an easy-to-follow pace, the author utilizes motivating examples throughout to aid readers interested in decision making and also provides critical remarks, intuitive traps, and counterexamples when appropriate. The book begins with a discussion of motivations and foundations related to the topic, with introductory presentations of concepts from calculus to linear algebra. Next, the core ideas of quantitative methods are presented in chapters that explore introductory topics in probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, linear regression, and a discussion of time series that includes both classical topics and more challenging models. The author also discusses linear programming models and decision making under risk as well as less standard topics in the field such as game theory and Bayesian statistics. Finally, the book concludes with a focus on selected tools from multivariate statistics, including advanced regression models and data reduction methods such as principal component analysis, factor analysis, and cluster analysis. The book promotes the importance of an analytical approach, particularly when dealing with a complex system where multiple individuals are involved and have conflicting incentives. A related website features Microsoft Excel® workbooks and MATLAB® scripts to illustrate concepts as well as additional exercises with solutions. Quantitative Methods is an excellent book for courses on the topic at the graduate level. The book also serves as an authoritative reference and self-study guide for financial and business professionals, as well as readers looking to reinforce their analytical skills.
Author: Louise Swift Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1350305456 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 727
Book Description
The new edition of this highly successful and popular textbook is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to using and interpreting all the quantitative techniques that students will encounter in their later business and financial careers; from fundamental principles through to more advanced applications. Topics are explained in a clear, friendly step-by-step style, accompanied by examples, exercises and activities, making the text ideal for self-tuition or for the student with no experience or confidence in working with numbers. This highly successful learning-by-doing approach, coupled with the book's clear structure, will enable even the most maths-phobic student to understand these essential mathematical skills. Comprehensive in both its scope of coverage and the range of abilities it caters for, this remains a core textbook for undergraduate students of business, management and finance, for whom Quantitative Methods modules will be a key component. It will also appeal to those on related MBA and postgraduate courses. New to this Edition: - Business Modelling 'Moving on...' feature with integrated web and book activities to promote student engagement with the application of mathematical techniques in real-life workplaces - Extensive revamp of two Statistics chapters based on student and lecturer feedback - Crucial updated practical guides to using Excel and SPSS - Integrated companion website resources helps relate theory to real world examples
Author: Mark Balnaves Publisher: SAGE ISBN: 1848608640 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 273
Book Description
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods is a student-friendly introduction to quantitative research methods and basic statistics. It uses a detective theme throughout the text to show how quantitative methods have been used to solve real-life problems. The book focuses on principles and techniques that are appropriate to introductory level courses in media, psychology and sociology. Examples and illustrations are drawn from historical and contemporary research in the social sciences. The original CD-ROM accompanying the book and its content are no longer available.
Author: Les Oakshott Publisher: Red Globe Press ISBN: 9781137518552 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This concise and accessible textbook covers all of the key quantitative methods needed to solve everyday business problems. 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. An ideal textbook for undergraduate students of business, management and finance, it is also widely used by MBA students and postgraduates.
Author: Miguel Ángel Canela Publisher: Springer ISBN: 3030175545 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 144
Book Description
This book focuses on the use of quantitative methods for both business and management, helping readers understand the most relevant quantitative methods for managerial decision-making. Pursuing a highly practical approach, the book reduces the theoretical information to a minimum, so as to give full prominence to the analysis of real business problems. Each chapter includes a brief theoretical explanation, followed by a real-life managerial case that needs to be solved, which is accompanied by a corresponding Microsoft Excel® dataset. The practical cases and exercises are solved using Excel, and for each problem, the authors provide an Excel file with the complete solution and corresponding calculations, which can be downloaded easily from the book’s website. Further, in an appendix, readers can find solutions to the same problems, but using the R statistical language. The book represents a valuable reference guide for postgraduate, MBA and executive education students, as it offers a hands-on, practical approach to learning quantitative methods in a managerial context. It will also be of interest to managers looking for a practical and straightforward way to learn about quantitative methods and improve their decision-making processes.
Author: Daniela Aidley Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 135030543X Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 496
Book Description
This exciting new core textbook offers a clear and practical introduction to quantitative methods, taking a project-based approach. The author's extensive knowledge and straightforward writing style ensure that students are steered through the process step-by-step, from developing research questions and preparing data for analysis, to explaining how to present data in appropriate formats, avoid bias, and write up results and reports. Featuring a comprehensive pedagogical framework and companion website, readers are encouraged to follow practice analyses as they go, with examples given in both SPSS and Excel, and templates are provided for students' own research. In addition to covering the research project, chapters also cover the essential mathematical and statistical analyses that are a logical consequence of posing a quantitative research methods question. This is the perfect text for all social science students studying introductory modules on quantitative methods, research methods or statistics at undergraduate or postgraduate level. It also functions as an effective guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students faced with an independent research project.
Author: Glyn Burton Publisher: Financial Times/Prentice Hall ISBN: 9781405886895 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
This Value Pack consists of Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics, 2/e by Burton/Carroll/Wall; Economics for Business and Management: A Student Text, 1/e by Griffiths/Wall and The Business Student's Handbook: Skills for Study and Employment, 4/e; 1/e (ISBN: 9781405886895)
Author: David Whigham Publisher: ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 484
Book Description
This text provides a comprehensive introduction to quantitative methods for business students. The text employs Excel 5.0 as a tool to assist the student to understand and use quantitative methods to solve business problems. Designed to be read in front of the computer screen, this book introduces the student to topics in Quantitative Methods. Each chapter contains an illustrated set of exercises and solutions summarising the topics covered, and the book is accompanied by a disk containing further exercises andexamples referred to in the text. The book therefore presents the reader with a far more lively, active and hands-on approach to learning than that of a standard textbook. The text commences with an introduction to the functions, commands and routines contained in the Excel 5.0 spreadsheet. These are explained in the context of everyday business problems. Thereafter, these Excel techniques are applied to the topics that constitute undergraduate Quantitative Methodsmodules - algebraic modelling, financial mathematics, organisational methods, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and regression. Throughout the discussion the distinction between quantitative theory and Excel techniques is marked in the text. Computer instructions are highlighted throughout. This provides a fast-track route for those readers who are familiar with quantitative methods but not with how to apply them onExcel. The book is tailored towards a readership of 1st or 2nd year students of Quantitative Methods (or maths and statistics) on Business, Management and Accountancy courses. It would also be appropriate for use on MBA, management or accountancy diploma courses.
Author: John Buglear Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1136370145 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 698
Book Description
Quantitative Methods for Business: The A-Z of QM will enable readers to: *Appreciate the significance of quantitative methods for businesses and the study of business *Understand and apply a wide range of quantitative techniques *Select appropriate quantitative techniques for data analysis, problem solving and decision making *Interpret and communicate the results of quantitative analysis
Author: David R. Anderson Publisher: South-Western College ISBN: 9780324312669 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The study guide will provide the student with significant supplementary study materials. Each chapter contains key concepts, a review section, sample problems with step-by-step solutions, problems with answers and self-testing questions with answers.
Author: Paolo Brandimarte
Author: Louise Swift
Author: Mark Balnaves
Author: Les Oakshott
Author: Miguel Ángel Canela
Author: Daniela Aidley
Author: Glyn Burton
Author: David Whigham
Author: John Buglear
Author: David R. Anderson