Finite mathematics and its applications

Larry J. Goldstein, David I. Schneider, Martha J. Siegel

756 pages, parution le 16/05/2003 (8^eme édition)

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Résumé

For a traditional course in Finite Mathematics for non-science majors in business, social science, and life science programs.

A "tried and true" favorite of both students and instructors alike, this text offers extremely readable coverage of the principles of finite mathematics and their applications in business, social science, and the life sciences.

Topics are presented in a straight-forward, interesting manner, with considerable attention given to the applications of the mathematics-the intent is for the students' mathematical maturity and appreciation for the usefulness of mathematics to grow simultaneously.

Flexible in coverage, the text includes more material than can be covered in most one-semester courses, and divides naturally into four parts: linear mathematics; probability and statistics; topics utilizing the ideas of the first two parts; and key topics from discrete mathematics that are sometimes included in the modern finite mathematics curriculum.

Instructors can easily structure their courses to their students' needs and interests. Since many of the topics can be enhanced with such tools as graphing calculators, electronic spreadsheets, and mathematical software, the text explicitly shows students how to use such technologies effectively to assist in understanding the fundamental concept of the course. Appendices cover the fundamentals of the various technologies and many sections contain specially designed technology exercises.

Contents

Index of Applications
Linear Equations and Straight Lines
Matrices
Linear Programming, A Geometric Approach
The Simplex Method
Sets and Counting
Probability
Probability and Statistics
Markov Processes
The Theory of Games
The Mathematics of Finance
Difference Equations and Mathematical Models
Logic
Graphs

Appendices
Index

L'auteur - Larry J. Goldstein

Goldstein Educational Technologies

L'auteur - David I. Schneider

University of Maryland

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Prentice Hall
Auteur(s)	Larry J. Goldstein, David I. Schneider, Martha J. Siegel
Parution	16/05/2003
Édition	8^eme édition
Nb. de pages	756
Format	20,7 x 26
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1530g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780130466204