Functions, Data, and Models by Sheldon P Gordon

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Provides the kind of mathematical knowledge and experiences that students will need for courses in other fields, such as biology, chemistry, business, finance, economics, and other areas that are heavily dependent on data either from laboratory experiments or from other studies. The focus is on the fundamental mathematical concepts and realistic problem-solving via mathematical modelling.

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Functions, Data, and Models by Sheldon P Gordon

Provides the kind of mathematical knowledge and experiences that students will need for courses in other fields, such as biology, chemistry, business, finance, economics, and other areas that are heavily dependent on data either from laboratory experiments or from other studies. The focus is on the fundamental mathematical concepts and realistic problem-solving via mathematical modelling.
… On initial viewing, “Functions, Data and Models” may seem like a typical textbook, with all the usual key parts, including appendixes and answers to selected problems in the back of the bookHowever, on closer examination, readers will see and understand how the eight-chapter work differs from classic algebra books. The detailed preface includes messages for the student, messages for the instructor, and information on the book's philosophy. … The book would be a great resource for any algebra course. Highly recommended." - K.D. Holton, CHOICE Magazine

"This textbook certainly sets the hook early when authors explain in the preface that the book's philosophy is to allow students to focus on mathematical ideas, not mathematical calculations. … As the authors point out in the introduction to this text, it contains enough material (in both depth and variety) to cover two semesters' worth of study. On the other hand, the interested instructor could easily design a syllabus covering a limited number of topics from the book to address the needs of a semester-long course. I highly recommend this text to instructors who seek to cultivate creativity and critical thinking in their college-algebra-level students" - Hilary Fletcher, Mathematics and Computer Education
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ISBN 13 9780883857670
ISBN 10 0883857677
Title Functions, Data, and Models
Author Sheldon P Gordon
Series Maa Textbooks
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Mathematical Association of America
Year published 2010-12-30
Number of pages 492
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