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Kepner, James L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Advantages and disadvantages of common ways to justify the answer to a probability problem are discussed. One explanation appears superior to the others because it is easy to understand, mathematically rigorous, generalizes to a broader class of problems, and avoids the deficiencies of the other explanations. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction
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Sorkin, Sylvia – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1984
Newton's method for finding roots of equations is described. How to find complex roots using the BASIC computer language is then presented, with the computer program included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Equations (Mathematics)
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Musgrove, Charles P. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1982
Detailed examples of the kind of interdisciplinary activity involving differential equations and the computer that are highly motivating to many pupils and can be easily integrated with current materials are provided. It is felt the projects illustrated can work well within courses and are not excessively time-consuming. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
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Smart, James R. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Considers the problem of how to go from three coordinates to two. States that it is not a problem that mathematics students ordinarily encounter. Presents four methods of graphing three-dimensional figures on a two-dimensional computer screen. (PK)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Presents reviews of six software packages. Includes (1) "Plain Vanilla Statistics"; (2) "MathCAD 2.0"; (3) "GrFx"; (4) "Trigonometry"; (5) "Algebra II"; (6) "Algebra Drill and Practice I, II, and III." (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs