The Science of Decision Making
A Problem-Based Approach Using Excel
Published on 3. September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
VIII, 712 pages
978-0-471-31827-9 (ISBN)
Description
Provides the reader with a perspective on the efficient operation of complicated systems.
* Spreadsheets are used to employ and teach techniques.
* Includes the facets of probability that relate to decision making.
More details
Person
Educated at Princeton and Northwestern Universities, Eric V. Denardo worked for AT&T and The Rand Corporation before joining the faculty of Yale University. His work is noted for its breadth, innovation, and elegance.
Content
Preface.
PART A: INTRODUCTION.
The Science of Decision Making.
Getting Started with Spreadsheets.
PART B: USING LINEAR PROGRAMS.
Analyzing Solutions of Linear Programs.
A Survey of Linear Programs.
Networks.
Integer Programs.
PART C: PROBABILITY FOR DECISION MAKING.
Introduction to Probability Models.
Discrete Random Variables.
Decision Trees and Generalizations.
Utility Theory and Decision Analysis.
Continuous Random Variables.
PART D: STOCHASTIC SYSTEMS.
Inventory.
Markov Chains.
Queueing.
Simulation.
PART E: GAME THEORY.
Game Theory.
PART F: SOLVING LINEAR PROGRAMS.
Solving Linear Equations.
The Simplex Method.
Duality.
Appendix: Note on Excel.
Index.