Oil and gas are important to every aspect of our economy, yet the oil and gas industry is distinguished by its combination of increasing demands and decreasing discovery volumes--and it is an industry shrouded in an environment of extremely volatile pricing. Although the profits enjoyed by the oil and gas industry are enormous, the industry remains one of the most capital-intensive in a world where rising expenses continue to threaten to squeeze profit margins. Geopolitics may continue to be the most important variable in maintaining existing assets and in successfully achieving new...

Analytics/ statistics courses are feared by many students who doubt their own quantitative capabilities. We continually hear from them that they need a refresher course before they show up for their first class. We believe that by providing students with just the basic key concepts, they are better prepared for a more relaxed and successful learning experience when they do begin a first course in statistics or analytics. A "boot camp" such as this book accommodates also helps to level the playing field with regard to student skill sets, just prior to the statistics or analytics course...