Functions, Data, and Models: An Applied Approach to College Algebra: 18 (AMS/MAA Textbooks) - Softcover

Gordon, Sheldon P.; Gordon, Florence S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1470479885 ISBN 13: 9781470479886

Publisher: American Mathematical Society, 2010

Synopsis

This is a college algebra-level textbook written to provide 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 the realistic problem-solving via mathematical modeling rather than the development of algebraic skills that might be needed in calculus. Functions, Data, and Models presents college algebra in a way that differs from almost all college algebra books available today. Rather than going over material covered in high school courses the Gordons teach something new. Students are given an introduction to data analysis and mathematical modeling presented at a level that students with limited algebraic skills can understand. The book contains a rich set of exercises, many of which use real data. Also included are thought experiments or what if questions that are meant to stretch the student's mathematical thinking.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Mathematical Society
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1470479885
• ISBN 13: 9781470479886
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 492