Decision Maths
Published on 1. July 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-00-322481-8 (ISBN)
Description
Complete coverage of the requirements of all Advanced courses in Decision and Discrete Mathematics. The text is written in a lively style and includes many problem-solving activities and exercises using new calculator technology. Examples draw on the many applications of this exciting new field of A-level study in business and the world of work.
The book covers:
Algorithms
Networks 1: Shortest path
Networks 2: Minimum connector and travelling salesman problem
Networks 3: Route inspection problems
Network flows
Critical path analysis
Matchings
Linear programming 1: Modelling and graphical solution
Linear programming 2: The simple x method
Recurrence relations
Coding
Simulation
Decision-making
The book covers:
Algorithms
Networks 1: Shortest path
Networks 2: Minimum connector and travelling salesman problem
Networks 3: Route inspection problems
Network flows
Critical path analysis
Matchings
Linear programming 1: Modelling and graphical solution
Linear programming 2: The simple x method
Recurrence relations
Coding
Simulation
Decision-making
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 16 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Index
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
764 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-322481-8 (9780003224818)
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Sue de Pomerai | John Berry
Decision Mathematics
Book
07/2001
2nd Edition
Collins Educational
€44.75
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Persons
Sue de Pomerai teaches maths at Seaford, East Sussex. She is involved in question preparation for the EdExcel decision mathematics examinations.
Professor John Berry is Director of the Centre for Teaching Mathematics, University of Plymouth. He has been involved in evaluation of A-level courses for SCAA - now QCA - and has interests in the application of new technology to the teaching of advanced mathematics.
Professor John Berry is Director of the Centre for Teaching Mathematics, University of Plymouth. He has been involved in evaluation of A-level courses for SCAA - now QCA - and has interests in the application of new technology to the teaching of advanced mathematics.
Content
Algorithms; networks 1 (shortest path etc.); networks 2 (travelling salesman etc.); netwroks 3 (route inspection problems); critical path analysis; matchings; linear programming 1; linear programming 2; recurrence relations; coding; simulation; decision making.