Book Description This revision of the classic Quantitative Methods for Business provides readers with a conceptual understanding of the role that quantitative methods play in the decision-making process. This text describes the many quantitative methods that have been developed over the years， explains how they work， and shows how the decision-maker can apply and interpret data. Written with the non-mathematician in mind， this text is applications-oriented. Its Problem-Scenario Approach motivates and helps the reader to understand and apply mathematical concepts and techniques. In addition， the managerial orientation uses examples that illustrate situations in which quantitative methods are useful in decision making. Book Info Text provides a conceptual understanding of the role that statistics and quantitative methods play in the decision process. Describes the many quantitative methods that have been developed over the years， how they work， and how the decision-maker can apply and interpret the data. This edition includes CD-ROM with several software programs. For undergraduate and graduate students. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. See all Editorial Reviews