Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences

This text covers calculus with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. Designed to be both student-friendly and accessible, it develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on concepts and ideas, followed immediately by the development of computational skills and problem-solving.* NEW - Contains over 250 numbered worked examples, many with lettered parts, significantly increasing the total number of worked examples. * Illustrates each concept with one or more examples and follows each example with a parallel or matched problem and answer, allowing immediate self-assessment and reinforcement. * NEW - Strengthens emphasis on exploration and discussion in all drill problems and application exercises. * NEW - Features optional examples and exercises illustrating the use of regression techniques to analyze real data, including both graphing calculator and spreadsheet output. * NEW - Contains more optional technology examples and exercises, especially those using real data. * NEW - Closes chapters with two group activities, one of the two involving technology. * NEW - R