| Mathematical Modeling with Probability: Using Authentic Problem Contexts Contributor(s): Edwards, Thomas G. (Author), Chelst, Kenneth R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1986267733 ISBN-13: 9781986267731 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Algebra - Intermediate |
| Series: When Will I Ever Use This? |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.64 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book analyzes authentic decision problems in meaningful contexts that involve randomness. It uses basic probability concepts as well as probability distributions to model a wide range of scenarios that involve uncertainty. These include managing customer service phone lines, buying collision insurance, analyzing the pattern of space shuttle disasters, dealing with absenteeism, scheduling a health care clinic, and improving graduation rates. The contexts have been chosen to align with high school students' interests and/or demonstrate the broad applicability of mathematics. Embedded in each context is some decision so that students are introduced to mathematics as a decision-making tool. Throughout the book, students will make sense of problems, persevere in their solution, mathematically model real-world contexts, and use appropriate tools when necessary. A key aspect of this probability text is that students will simulate probabilistic situations with random number generators to develop intuition as to the nature of randomness. |