Business Mathematics and Statistics
5th Edition
Published on 7. May 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-1-85805-369-1 (ISBN)
Description
This wide-ranging introduction to the basic techniques in business mathematics and statistics is broken down into ten separate parts, each of which covers standard examination testing areas. Each chapter concludes with a summary, review notes and student exercises which concentrate on the more practical numerical aspects covered in the chapter. The book is intended for ACCA Level 1 - Business Mathematics, CIMA Stage 1 - Quantitative Methods, and ICSA Part 1 Module 2 - Quantitative Studies, and is also suitable for students on any course requiring an understanding of mathematical and statistical techniques.
This wide-ranging introduction to the basic techniques in business mathematics and statistics is broken down into ten separate parts, each of which covers standard examination testing areas. Each chapter concludes with a summary, review notes and student exercises which concentrate on the more practical numerical aspects covered in the chapter. The book is intended for ACCA Level 1 - Business Mathematics, CIMA Stage 1 - Quantitative Methods, and ICSA Part 1 Module 2 - Quantitative Studies, and is also suitable for students on any course requiring an understanding of mathematical and statistical techniques.
This wide-ranging introduction to the basic techniques in business mathematics and statistics is broken down into ten separate parts, each of which covers standard examination testing areas. Each chapter concludes with a summary, review notes and student exercises which concentrate on the more practical numerical aspects covered in the chapter. The book is intended for ACCA Level 1 - Business Mathematics, CIMA Stage 1 - Quantitative Methods, and ICSA Part 1 Module 2 - Quantitative Studies, and is also suitable for students on any course requiring an understanding of mathematical and statistical techniques.
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Series
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
tables, index
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 175 mm
Weight
1171 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85805-369-1 (9781858053691)
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Andre Francis
Business Mathematics and Statistics
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11/2000
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Content
Part 1 Data and their presentation: sampling and data collection; data and their accuracy; frequency distributions and charts; general charts and graphs. Part 2 Statistical measures: the arithmetic mean; the median; the mode and other measures of location; measures of dispersion and skewness; the standard deviation; quantiles and the quartile deviation. Part 3 Regression and correlation: linear functions and graphs; regression techniques; correlation techniques. Part 4 Time-series analysis: time-series model; time-series trend; seasonal variation and forecasting. Part 5 Index numbers: index relatives; composite index numbers; special published indices. Part 6 Compounding, discounting & annuities: interest and depreciation; present value and investment appraisal; annuities. Part 7 Business equations and graphs: functions and graphs; linear equations; quadratic and cubic equations; differentiation and integration; cost, revenue and profit functions. Part 8 Probability: set theory and enumeration; introduction to probability; conditional probability and expectation. Part 9 Further probability: combinations and permutations; binomial and poisson distributions; normal distribution. Part 10 Specialized business applications: linear inequalities; matrices; inventory control; network planning and analysis. Part 11 Answers to student exercises - fully-worked solutions to examination questions. Appendices: compounding and discounting tables; random-sampling numbers; exponential tables; normal distribution tables; information-technology note.