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McGivney, Raymond J., Jr.; Pollino, Benedict – AMATYC Review, 1989
Describes the "Buffon's Needle" problem, which is calculating the probability that a needle will cross one of two separated lines. Calculates the probability when the length of the needle is greater than the space of the two lines. Provides an analytic solution and the results of a computer simulation. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Simulation, Estimation (Mathematics)

Pagni, David L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Investigates the problem of finding the expected number of questions necessary to identify 1 out of a set of 30 attribute blocks. Solutions include the use of a tree diagram or a computer simulation. Generalizes the problem for increased numbers of attributes. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics Education

Schilling, Mark F. – College Mathematics Journal, 1990
Developed are simple recursion formulas for generating the exact distribution of the longest run of heads, both for a fair coin and for a biased coin. Discusses the applications of runs-related phenomena such as molecular biology, Markov chains, geometric variables, and random variables. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications

Chance, Joseph E.; Brazier, Pearl W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Presented are two problems that can be solved using a computer simulation by students who have completed Algebra II. The distance and bisector formulas and the various forms of the equations of a circle and straight line are the topics. Computer program listings are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Formulas

Fleet, Tony – Mathematics in School, 1989
Considers definitions of quantiles. Describes median and quartiles. Compares the usefulness of 3 different definitions of quartile using a computer program to simulate 500 quantiles on a sample of a fixed size. Five references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Definitions

Craig, T. W.; Kiang, D. – Physics Teacher, 1991
Presents a problem to determine conditions under which two identical masses, constrained to move along two perpendicular wires, would collide when positioned on the wires and released with no initial velocity. Offers a solution that utilizes the position of the center of mass and a computer simulation of the phenomenon. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Enrichment Activities, Force, Geometry
Cohen, Don, Ed.; Browne, Joseph, Ed. – AMATYC Review, 1993
Designed as an avenue of communication for mathematics educators concerned with the views, ideas, and experiences of two-year college students and teachers, this journal contains articles on mathematics exposition and education, as well as regular features presenting book and software reviews and math problems. The first of two issues of volume 14…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Computer Simulation, Functions (Mathematics)
Browne, Joseph, Ed. – AMATYC Review, 1994
Designed as a avenue of communication for mathematics educators concerned with the views, ideas, and experiences of two-year college students and teachers, this journal contains articles on mathematics exposition and education, and regular features presenting book and software reviews and math problems. Volume 15 includes the following articles:…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Computer Simulation, Functions (Mathematics)

Danesh, Iraj – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Describes the deterministic simulation (a given input always leads to the same output) and probabilistic simulation (new states are subject to predefined laws of chance). Provides examples of the application of the two simulations with mathematical expressions and PASCAL program. Lists seven references. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Computers

Chen, Daniel M. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1990
Presented is a proposed formula for determining the bearing angle and the slope angle for the line of intersection using the strike and dip angles of two given plane segments. Included is the development of the formula and three example problems. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics

Kinderman, Jesusa Valdez – Physics Teacher, 1992
Describes a computer simulation of the Compton effect designed to lead students to discover (1) the relationship of the electron's final kinetic energy to its angle of scattering and (2) the relationship between the scattering angles of the outgoing electron and photon. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Discovery Learning, Energy
Browne, Joseph, Ed. – AMATYC Review, 1995
Designed as an avenue of communication for mathematics educators concerned with the views, ideas, and experiences of two-year college students and teachers, this journal contains articles on mathematics exposition and education, and regular features presenting book and software reviews and math problems. In addition to regular features such as…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Computer Simulation, Curriculum Development