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Offering a student-friendly introduction to quantitative methods, this text covers all of the need to know basics in a clear and engaging manner. Quantitative Methods is an ideal text for students of all levels coming to the subject for first time.

Offering a student-friendly introduction to quantitative methods, this text covers all of the need to know basics in a clear and engaging manner. Quantitative Methods is an ideal text for students of all levels coming to the subject for first time.

Offering a student-friendly introduction to quantitative methods, this text covers all of the need to know basics in a clear and engaging manner. Quantitative Methods is an ideal text for students of all levels coming to the subject for first time.

This well-loved textbook covers all of the key quantitative methods needed to solve everyday business problems. Presented in a highly accessible and concise manner, 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 suitable for MBA students and postgraduates.Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/essential-quantitative-methods-7e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Statistical skills are essential for analysing data and ensuring optimal business operation and efficiency. In this clear and concise textbook, Les Oakshott and Kathy Kotiadis guide students through key quantitative techniques, from basic maths and statistics through to advanced topics such as hypothesis testing and linear programming.Grounded in the everyday realities of business, this textbook introduces each chapter with an engaging case study to highlight how organisations operationalise these techniques, ranging from the growth of China’s economy and a Covid-19 infection survey to goal scoring at Euro 2024 and the effect of global warming on the occurrence of salmonella in Singapore.New to this edition:-Links the UN Sustainable Development Goals to quantitative techniques -Greater emphasis on Excel to enable seamless transition to blended learning approaches-Walk-through videos of key processes hosted on the companion websiteThis is the essential textbook for delivering quantitative methods and business statistics modules to students of mixed maths abilities across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsbury.pub/essential-quantitative-methods-8e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning at no extra cost.

Statistical skills are essential for analysing data and ensuring optimal business operation and efficiency. In this clear and concise textbook, Les Oakshott and Kathy Kotiadis guide students through key quantitative techniques, from basic maths and statistics through to advanced topics such as hypothesis testing and linear programming.Grounded in the everyday realities of business, this textbook introduces each chapter with an engaging case study to highlight how organisations operationalise these techniques, ranging from the growth of China’s economy and a Covid-19 infection survey to goal scoring at Euro 2024 and the effect of global warming on the occurrence of salmonella in Singapore.New to this edition:-Links the UN Sustainable Development Goals to quantitative techniques -Greater emphasis on Excel to enable seamless transition to blended learning approaches-Walk-through videos of key processes hosted on the companion websiteThis is the essential textbook for delivering quantitative methods and business statistics modules to students of mixed maths abilities across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsbury.pub/essential-quantitative-methods-8e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning at no extra cost.

This well-loved textbook covers all of the key quantitative methods needed to solve everyday business problems. Presented in a highly accessible and concise manner, 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 suitable for MBA students and postgraduates.Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/essential-quantitative-methods-7e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.