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Nielsen, Carolyn; Kooli, Arwa – Communication Teacher, 2023
Access to online data sets and free, data-visualization software programs that don't require coding skills has given journalism students the ability to produce charts, maps, and graphs quickly. Maps that used to require weeks of software training and expensive programs to create can now be produced in less than an hour. However, students must…
Descriptors: Journalism, Access to Information, Computer Software, Visual Aids
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Myers, Joseph; Trubatch, David; Winkel, Brian – PRIMUS, 2008
We discuss the introduction and teaching of partial differential equations (heat and wave equations) via modeling physical phenomena, using a new approach that encompasses constructing difference equations and implementing these in a spreadsheet, numerically solving the partial differential equations using the numerical differential equation…
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Calculus, Teaching Methods, Mathematical Models
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Vicknair, David; Downing, Ricard E. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2007
Standard spreadsheet functions cannot compute bond yields if both the settlement and maturity dates fall on other than an interest payment date. Using reciprocal cell references, the RATE function is enhanced to overcome this limitation. An appendix extends the enhancement procedure to the IRR function. The procedure demonstrated has applications…
Descriptors: Maturity (Individuals), Student Financial Aid, Computer Software, Spreadsheets
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LoPresto, Michael C.; Jacobs, Diane A. – Physics Education, 2007
In this exercise the US Standard Atmosphere is used as "data" that a student is asked to model by deriving equations to reproduce it with the help of spreadsheet and graphing software. The exercise can be used as a laboratory or an independent study for a student of introductory physics to provide an introduction to scientific research…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Physics, Independent Study, Models
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Lamb, John H. – Mathematics Teacher, 2007
This article outlines a linear regression activity that engages learners, uses technology, and fosters cooperation. Students generated least-squares linear regression equations using TI-83 Plus[TM] graphing calculators, Microsoft[C] Excel, and paper-and-pencil calculations using derived normal equations to predict the 2004 presidential election.…
Descriptors: Graphing Calculators, Regression (Statistics), Equations (Mathematics), Elections
Shaoul, Jean – 1988
The introduction of computers in the Department of Accounting and Finance at Manchester University is described. General background outlining the increasing need for microcomputers in the accounting curriculum (including financial modelling tools and decision support systems such as linear programming, statistical packages, and simulation) is…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Administration Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation