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Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Mastering the Art of Problem Solving
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Product Description
Mastering the art of problem solving takes more than proficiency with basic calculations; it requires understanding how people use information, recognizing the importance of ideology, learning the art of storytelling, and acknowledging the important distinction between facts and values. Intended for professors, managers, entrepreneurs, and students, this guide addresses these and other essential skills. With clear prose, quotations, and exercises for solving problems in the real world, this book serves as an ideal training manual for those who are new to or intimidated by quantitative analysis and an excellent refresher for those who have more experience but want to improve the quality of their data, the clarity of their graphics, and the cogency of their arguments.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #483967 in Books
- Published on: 2003-04-01
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 221 pages
Editorial Reviews
Professor John Harte, Energy and Resources Group, University of California, Berkeley
Here at last is the definitive guide for beating information overload. This remarkable book will empower both professionals and neophytes.
Amory B. Lovins, Co-CEO (Research), Rocky Mountain Institute
This splendidly clear and concise introduction to the craft should be a foundation of every student's apprenticeship.
Professor Eban Goodstein, Department of Economics, Lewis and Clark College
This book is a terrific resource for students, and an essential aid for researchers, from undergraduates on up. Required reading!
