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The Science of Decision Making : A Problem-Based Approach Using Excel Paperback - 2001 - 1st Edition
by Denardo, Eric V
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- Title The Science of Decision Making : A Problem-Based Approach Using Excel
- Author Denardo, Eric V
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition Used - Very good
- Pages 720
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, ^^ in Stock: we Ship at Once fr. IL USA;
- Publication date 2001-08-28
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 15844920-20
- ISBN 9780471318279 / 0471318272
- Weight 3.33 lbs (1.51 kg)
- Dimensions 10.34 x 8.18 x 1.24 in (26.26 x 20.78 x 3.15 cm)
- Category Technology & Industrial Arts
- Library of Congress subjects Decision making, Electronic spreadsheets
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2001024566
- Dewey Decimal Code 005.369
- Quantity available 2
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Learn how to model and solve real decision-making problems using Excel.
This book is a practical, accessible, engaging, and deeply penetrating introduction to the science of decision making. It is a successful fusion of problem-based learning and spreadsheet computation with decision science. It surveys the modfels of operations research and of probability.
As you work through the problems within the chapters, you will acquire a potent set of tools for solving problems, and you'll see how to make practical use of them. You will find examples from engineering, economics, finance, operations management, business, medical decision making, and the sciences. You will see how to use the methodology in a variety of academic disciplines and career paths.
Features:
- Problem-based learning enhanced by realistic examples drawn from a broad range of disciplines.
- Depth of understanding, enabled by the marriage of the methods of operations research with spreadsheet computation.
- Breadth of coverage, welding models of probability to those of decision making.
- Self-contained as concerns Excel.
- Useful Add-Ins. A CD-ROM packaged with the text, contains Premium Solver for Education. TreePlan. RiskSim. several useful functions and appropriate data sets.
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Citations
- Reference and Research Bk News, 11/01/2001, Page 7
