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Some students could use some additional mathematics training,
some students could use a mathematics refresher, and some
students would simply like to know a little more mathematics.
Here are some accessible and applicable math resources for our
MSPA program.
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Beginning Statistics with Data Analysis by
Mosteller, Fienberg, and Rourke
Many of our students need to learn some basic
statistics. As a program we have a course for this in
Predict 401, but if you wanted to do some work on your
own, then this text is an affordable and very good
option. Both Mosteller and Fienberg were very serious
statisticians. If they have taken the time to write an
introductory statistics book, then it is worth a read.
And, at less than $20 it is a great bargain.
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Methods of Mathematics Applied
to Calculus, Probability, and Statistics by Richard Hamming
If I had to recommend one book as a math refresher or
primer, then this would be the one book that I would
recommend.
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Calculus: Problems and
Solutions by Ginzburg
If you want to learn a little calculus, or need a calculus refresher,
then this book will help you get started.
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Calculus: An Intuitive
Introduction by Kline
If you would like a standard calculus book at a good price, then this
is a good option.
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Coding the Matrix by Klein
This book presents linear algebra concepts through applications using
Python. It might be a good way to learn both linear algebra
and Python at the same time. The book also has an open
course associated with it.
https://www.coursera.org/course/matrix
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Introduction to Probability
Theory with Contemporary Applications
If you know some calculus, and you would like to learn a little
probability, then this is a good and inexpensive option.
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Introduction to Stochastic
Processes by Cinlar
If you want a good and inexpensive introduction to stochastic
processes, then this is your choice. This was once a very
popular book.
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Mathematics for Economists by
Pemberton and Rau
Mathematics for economists books tend to be good resources for people
who want to learn some 'working mathematics'. Economics
graduate programs have always had the issue that many
students do not have sufficient knowledge of working level
mathematics (algebra, calculus and optimization, and matrix
algebra) to study graduate level economics so they
traditionally offer a one or two semester course focusing on
the mathematical techniques used in economics. These books
serve that purpose, which is really a general purpose even
if you are not going to be studying economics.
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Mathematics for Economists by
Simon and Blume
This book has been the standard mathematics for economists textbook
for the last twenty years. I used this book back in the
day, and I still have it. It is a good book, even if it is
a bit pricey.
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