Donald Waters – Quantitative Methods for Business 5th Ed

Donald Waters is the author of many successful textbooks and is well known for his clarity of style. He was a professor of finance and operations management and now works in management analysis, research and education.

Quantitative Methods for Business has been thoroughly revised and updated for this 5th edition, and continues to provide a simple and practical introduction to an area that students can find difficult. The book takes a non-threatening approach to the subject, avoiding excessive mathematics and abstract theory. It shows how to apply quantitative ideas to the real problems faced by managers.

The book includes numerous exercises and examples that help students understand the relevance of quantitative ideas to business. Assuming no previous knowledge, the text provides complete coverage for a first course in quantitative methods.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• A comprehensive view of quantitative methods actually used by managers.
• No previous knowledge or experience assumed, enabling you to study at your own pace.
• The subject is developed in a logical order with a clear and easy to follow style.
• Worked examples illustrate key principles needed to grasp the subject.
• ‘Ideas in practice’ and case studies show how methods are actually used.
• Self-assessment problems, chapter outlines and summaries, review questions, research projects and sources of information help to reinforce learning.