Quick Answers to Quantitative Problems: A Pocket Primer

No matter the field, professionals need to respond quickly to quantitative problems as they arise and to develop a quick understanding of what the data mean. Whether you are an aide to a city council member trying to decipher the true meaning of a citizen opinion poll, a private consultant to the health department estimating the number of pregnant teenagers in a neighborhood, or the executive director of a small agency striving to present your budget facts precisely and clearly, the techniques presented here are helpful to you and your work. Key Features* Presents relatively simple techniques that can be applied quickly when a complete, thorough solution is not possible* Provides instructions for the use of each technique and examples with problem solutions