Calculus with Applications
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* For the two semester course, business and social science students. * New four-color format for improved readability and understanding. * EXCEL spreadsheets now appear in examples and exercises, perfect for business students. * New co-author had added tons of new applications, with real data from current sources (very important in this course). * Applied exercises are grouped by subject and highlighted for easy identification. * New chapter on sequences and series, helps us compete better with Goldstein and Barnett. * MathXL for LGR, Calculus with Applications is available ONLY for uploading TestGen-EQ tests. Individualized study plans are still provided, along with complete test-results tracking for instructors, but THERE ARE NO TUTORIALS. * Full prepub available. * Full prepub Excel Spreadsheet Manual available June 8. ** The date listed below refers to the generic MathXL coupon. For availability dates for individual MathXL bundles, please refer to the date on the bundle grid.**
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the application of calculus principles to solve quantitative problems within the fields of business, life sciences, and social sciences. The authors, Margaret Lial, Nathan P. Ritchey, and Raymond N. Greenwell, utilize a pedagogical framework that prioritizes practical utility over abstract theory. By integrating real-world data and modern computational tools, the text provides a structured approach to mastering differential and integral calculus for students in non-STEM disciplines.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of differential and integral calculus tailored for business and social science applications.
- Integration of Excel spreadsheet methodology within examples and exercises to simulate professional data analysis.
- Subject-grouped applied exercises that allow students to identify relevant problem sets based on their specific field of study.
- A dedicated chapter on sequences and series to broaden the mathematical toolkit for financial and growth-based modeling.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently utilize this text as a foundational resource for two-semester applied calculus courses due to its emphasis on real-world data. The inclusion of spreadsheet-based exercises is noted by instructors as a significant benefit for students preparing for careers in business and economics.
Page Count:
816
Publication Date:
2001-07-02
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0201773252
ISBN-13:
9780201773255
Business Mathematics
Education
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Mathematics
Calculus
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