Decision Making for Finite Math

Name: Decision Making for Finite Math
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ISBN: 9780130428837

ISBN-10: 0130428833

ISBN-13: 9780130428837

Edition: 2002

Authors: Dale Buske

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Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 10/16/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 169
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Preface



Spreadsheet Basics



Functions, Models and More


Functions


Linear Models


Using Goal Seek


Appendix—Using the Chart Wizard



Matrices


Adding Matrices


Multiplying Matrices


Computing Inverses


Solving Linear Systems


Gauss-Jordan Elimination


The Transpose


Determinants


Leontief Input-Output Analysis



Linear Programming


The McDonald's Diet


Petroleum Blending


Nonlinear Programming


Linear Least Squares


Portfolio Optimization: Markowitz's Quadratic Model


Appendix



The Simplex Method


Finite Mathematics Tutoring


Curing Math Phobia


Feeding the Survivors


Bubble Head Dolls


Which Optimal Solution?


Cycling



The Mathematics of Finance


Building Custom Financial Calculators


Making Decisions Using Financial Spreadsheet Calculators


Amortization Schedules


IRA's



Probability Distributions


The Binomial Distribution


The Negative Binomial Distribution


SuperLoserLotto


The Hypergeometric Distribution


The Normal Distribution


Approximating the Binomial Distribution



Descriptive Statistics


Sorting Through It All


Frequency Distributions


Sizing up a Data Set


Measuring Spread


Some Theory



Game Theory


Strictly Determined Games


Rock, Scissors, Paper


Let's Add Dynamite



Markov Chains


S&P Bond Ratings


Raising Neptunian Iguanas


Tennis Anyone?


Game, Set, Math! Tumblin' Gumballs


Juvenile Recidivism in New South Wales


Appendix


Index of Excel Commands