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Computer Graphics Simulation of the Central Limit Theorem.

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Gordon, Florence – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1987

Sophisticated simulations using computer graphics can lead to students deducing virtually all conditions of the Central Limit Theorem. Eight graphs illustrate the discussion. (MNS)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Graphs

Two Problems That Illustrate the Techniques of Computer Simulation.

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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