Beginning a new programme of study is always something of a challenge. To help ease you into the study of quantitative methods this chapter begins with an outline of the importance of numbers in business life. Following that is an overview of this book and ways in which it can assist in your studies. The next section provides guidance on arithmetical procedures that feature in the techniques you will meet in later chapters. The chapter closes with advice on the use of calculators and software that can take the hard graft out of the analysis to allow you to concentrate on interpreting the results.
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A native of Alaska, Quinn was an NCAA DI Champion while on the University of Utah Ski team. He worked in book publishing for five years in New York City and now lives in Los Angeles where he writes and trains for marathons.