The Science of Decision Making : A Problem-Based Approach Using Excel / Eric V. Denardo.
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TextPublication details: New York : Wiley, c2002.Description: viii, 710 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)ISBN: - 0471318272 (alk. paper)
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- HF5548.4.M523 D46 2002
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Includes index.
Preface. PART A: INTRODUCTION. The Science of Decision Making. Getting Started with Spreadsheets. PART B: USING LINEAR PROGRAMS. Analyzing Solutions of Linear Programs. A Survey of Linear Programs. Networks. Integer Programs. PART C: PROBABILITY FOR DECISION MAKING. Introduction to Probability Models. Discrete Random Variables. Decision Trees and Generalizations. Utility Theory and Decision Analysis. Continuous Random Variables. PART D: STOCHASTIC SYSTEMS. Inventory. Markov Chains. Queueing. Simulation. PART E: GAME THEORY. Game Theory. PART F: SOLVING LINEAR PROGRAMS. Solving Linear Equations. The Simplex Method. Duality. Appendix: Note on Excel. Index.
This book provides the reader with a perspective on the efficient operation of complicated systems. Spreadsheets are used to employ and teach techniques. It includes the facets of probability that relate to decision making.
System requirements for accompanying computer disc: Microsoft Excel, Windows Explorer.
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