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Rusling, James F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Investigates minimizing errors in computational methods commonly used in chemistry. Provides a series of examples illustrating the propagation of errors, finite difference methods, and nonlinear regression analysis. Includes illustrations to explain these concepts. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computation, Computer Uses in Education
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Ecker, Michael W. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Describes mathematical problems which occur when using the computer as a calculator. Considers errors in BASIC calculation and the order of mathematical operations. Identifies errors in spreadsheet and calculator programs. Comments on sorting programs and provides a source for Mathemagical Black Holes. (MVL)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Graphics