Quantitative Methods: A Short course

This book has been written specifically to support shorter courses in statistics and quantitative methods, and aims to make accessible to students what is commonly perceived to be a very difficult subject. It provides revision for basic mathematical numerical skills, examines some simple statistical techniques, and introduces some basic quantitative modelling techniques. Each chapter is written in such a way as to be complete in its own right and approximately match a week of the study programme - students will be able to pick up this book at any point and make sense of the topic being covered.

Key to this book is its excellent pedagogy. Learning objectives and outcomes are provided at the start and end of chapters; many worked examples are included throughout the chapters, with first-rate explanations; and numerous end-of-chapter questions are provided, with excellent accompanying answers. The result is an accessible, user-friendly, worked example-oriented guide to quantitative methods for students in many disciplines who may only ever need to take one course in the subject.

Features:
- This is an accessible introduction for short courses in what is perceived by students to be a very difficult subject.
- Provides revision for basic mathematical skills, examines simple statistical techniques and introduces some basic quantitative modelling.
- Pedagogically excellent: learning objectives and outcomes are provided at the start and end of chapters; fully worked examples are included throughout the chapters, with detailed explanations; numerous end-of-chapter questions are provided, with excellent accompanying answers; and key terms are defined throughout.
- Short, in-chapter real-world cases and anecdotes provide industry context and illustrate how quantitative methods help solve real business problems.
- Excel is used frequently within the chapters as a step-by-step guide on how to apply quantitative techniques in practice, accompanied by excellent explanations for the student. A tailored Excel guide is also included at the back of the book.
- Companion Website includes, for lecturers: tutor notes, PowerPoints, and additional examples, exercises, and content; and for students: multiple choice questions, weblinks, additional worked examples and explanations, additional exercises and solutions, practical activities, and a tailored Excel guide to using the book.