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Methods of Operations Research - (Dover Books on Computer Science) by Philip M Morse & George E Kimball (Paperback)
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- Operations research originated during World War II with the military's need for a scientific method of providing executive departments with a quantitative decision-making basis.
- Author(s): Philip M Morse & George E Kimball
- 158 Pages
- Business + Money Management, Operations Research
- Series Name: Dover Books on Computer Science
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Operations research originated during World War II with the military's need for a scientific method of providing executives with a quantitative decision-making basis. This text explores strategical kinematics, tactical analysis, gunnery and bombardment problems, more.Book Synopsis
Operations research originated during World War II with the military's need for a scientific method of providing executive departments with a quantitative decision-making basis. This volume -- co-written by the father of operations research and one of his closest associates -- originally appeared in classified form but was later made available to scientists, engineers, and other nonmilitary professionals. The authors discuss probability and the use of measures of effectiveness. They explore strategical kinematics, tactical analysis, gunnery and bombardment problems, operational experiments with equipment and tactics, and organizational and procedural problems. This new edition features an introduction by Saul I. Gass. 51 figures. 31 tables.Dimensions (Overall): 11.14 Inches (H) x 8.38 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 158
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Operations Research
Series Title: Dover Books on Computer Science
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: Philip M Morse & George E Kimball
Language: English
Street Date: October 17, 2003
TCIN: 85173211
UPC: 9780486432342
Item Number (DPCI): 247-61-5863
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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