{"product_id":"9781119015505","title":"Finite Mathematics Models and Applications","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFinite Mathematics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModels and Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCarla C. Morris | Robert M. Stark\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathematics \/ Finite Mathematics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures step-by-step examples based on actual data and connects fundamental mathematical modeling skills and decision making concepts to everyday applicability\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eFeaturing key linear programming, matrix, and probability concepts, \u003ci\u003eFinite Mathematics: Models and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes cross-disciplinary applications that relate mathematics to everyday life. The book provides a unique combination of practical mathematical applications to illustrate the wide use of mathematics in fields ranging from business, economics, finance, management, operations research, and the life and social sciences.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In order to emphasize the main concepts of each chapter, \u003ci\u003eFinite Mathematics: Models and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e features plentiful pedagogical elements throughout such as special exercises, end notes, hints, select solutions, biographies of key mathematicians, boxed key principles, a glossary of important terms and topics, and an overview of use of technology. The book encourages the modeling of linear programs and their solutions and uses common computer software programs such as LINDO. In addition to extensive chapters on probability and statistics, principles and applications of matrices are included as well as topics for enrichment such as the Monte Carlo method, game theory, kinship matrices, and dynamic programming.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Supplemented with online instructional support materials, the book features coverage including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlgebra Skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMathematics of Finance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMatrix Algebra\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeometric Solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimplex Methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplication Models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet and Probability Relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRandom Variables and Probability Distributions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarkov Chains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMathematical Statistics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnrichment in Finite Mathematics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e An ideal textbook, \u003ci\u003eFinite Mathematics: Models and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e is intended for students in fields from entrepreneurial and economic to environmental and social science, including many in the arts and humanities.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarla C. Morris, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the Associate in Arts Program at the University of Delaware. A member of The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences and the Mathematical Association of America, Dr. Morris teaches courses ranging from college algebra to calculus and statistics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert M. Stark, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus in the Departments of Mathematical Sciences and Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware. Dr. Stark's teaching and research interests include applied probability, mathematical optimization, operations research, and mathematics education.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 September 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119015505\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e536\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310514761868,"sku":"9781119015505","price":150.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119015505.jpg?v=1780161132","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119015505","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}