PreMBA analytical primer: essential quantitative concepts for business math

The PreMBA Analytical Primer is a concise and focused review of the analytical tools and methods that are required in MBA quantitative courses. INDICE: Preface - Acknowledgments - Mathematical Symbols and Abbreviations- PART I: BUSINESS MATH: FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS - Functions - Graphing Functions - Equations - Linear Functions - Absolute Value - Slopes and Intercepts of Linear Functions - Solving Two-Variable Systems of Linear Equations - Properties of Functions - Exponents - Changes and Growth Rates - Index Numbers - PART II: BUSINESS MATH: OPTIMIZATION - Nonlinear Functions - The Concept of a Derivative - Graphical Interpretation of Derivatives - Additional Topics on Derivatives - Second Derivatives - Partial Derivatives - Optimization - Measuring Areas under Linear Functions - Economic Models - Comparative Statistics Analysis -PART III: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS PRIMER - Elements of Statistics - Sigma Notation - Measures of Central Tendency - Frequency Tables and Histograms - Measuresof Variability - Measures of Association - Probability Essentials - Discrete Random Variables - Continuous Random Variables - An Introduction to Estimation- Regression Analysis - Hypothesis Testing - PART IV: MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE - Time Value of Money - Real and Nominal Rates of Interest - Compound Interest- Annuities - Perpetuities - Net Present Value - Bonds - Common Stocks - Portfolio Theory Primer - List of Rules - Answers to Practice Exercises - References - Index

• ISBN: 978-0-230-60913-6
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 19/01/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés