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Description for Decision Theory
Paperback. Reflecting the current high level of interest in the application of the principle of mathematical induction to the solution of optimization problems, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to the field. Series: Wiley Interscience Series in Systems & Optimization. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBC; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 231 x 13. Weight in Grams: 326.
Decision Theory An Introduction to Dynamic Programming and Sequential Decisions John Bather University of Sussex, UK Mathematical induction, and its use in solving optimization problems, is a topic of great interest with many applications. It enables us to study multistage decision problems by proceeding backwards in time, using a method called dynamic programming. All the techniques needed to solve the various problems are explained, and the author's fluent style will leave the reader with an avid interest in the subject.
* Tailored to the needs of students of optimization and decision theory
* Written in a lucid style ... Read more
Decision Theory An Introduction to Dynamic Programming and Sequential Decisions John Bather University of Sussex, UK Mathematical induction, and its use in solving optimization problems, is a topic of great interest with many applications. It enables us to study multistage decision problems by proceeding backwards in time, using a method called dynamic programming. All the techniques needed to solve the various problems are explained, and the author's fluent style will leave the reader with an avid interest in the subject.
* Tailored to the needs of students of optimization and decision theory
* Written in a lucid style ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
Series
Wiley Interscience Series in Systems & Optimization
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471976493
SKU
V9780471976493
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About John Bather
John Bather is the author of Decision Theory: An Introduction to Dynamic Programming and Sequential Decisions, published by Wiley.
Reviews for Decision Theory
"This textbook...draws on his many years of experience in teaching this topic as well as on his considerable professional expertise in the area. It is ideally suited to its stated purpose as a student text." (Short Book Reviews, Vol. 20. No. 3, December 2000) "...I was impressed with this book..." (The Statistician, Vol.51, No.2 2002) ... Read more