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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté : électronique
Auteur(s) : Tsokos, Chris P. (1937-....)
Wooten, Rebecca D.
Titre(s) : The joy of finite mathematics [Texte électronique] : the language and art of math / Chris P. Tsokos, Rebecca D. Wooten
Publication : Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, cop. 2016
Description matérielle : 1 ressource dématérialisée
Note(s) : Includes index
The Joy of Finite Mathematics: The Language and Art of Math teaches students basic
finite mathematics through a foundational understanding of the underlying symbolic
language and its many dialects, including logic, set theory, combinatorics (counting),
probability, statistics, geometry, algebra, and finance. Through detailed explanations
of the concepts, step-by-step procedures, and clearly defined formulae, readers learn
to apply math to subjects ranging from reason (logic) to finance (personal budget),
making this interactive and engaging book appropriate for non-science, undergraduate
students in the liberal arts, social sciences, finance, economics, and other humanities
areas. The authors utilize important historical facts, pose interesting and relevant
questions, and reference real-world events to challenge, inspire, and motivate students
to learn the subject of mathematical thinking and its relevance. The book is based
on the authors' experience teaching Liberal Arts Math and other courses to students
of various backgrounds and majors, and is also appropriate for preparing students
for Florida's CLAST exam or similar core requirements.
Sujet(s) : Mathématiques
Indice(s) Dewey :
511.1 (23e éd.) = Mathématiques finies
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9780128029671
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb44640300q
Notice n° :
FRBNF44640300
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
Table des matières : 1. The Usefulness of Mathematics ; 2. Logic ; 3. Sets ; 4. Counting Techniques ;
5. Basic Probability ; 6. Binomial Probability ; 7. Normal Probability ; 8. Basic
Statistics ; 9. Geometry ; 10. Arithmetic and Algebra ; 11. Basic Finance ; 12.
Game Theory ; Appendix: Standard Normal.
