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Some New Ways of Solving a Coin Tossing Problem
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Hoffman, Nathan – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1978
The author presents three methods for dealing with the problem of the number of tosses of a fair coin needed to obtain two consecutive heads. (MN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Game Theory, Higher Education
Computer Corner: The Birthday Problem Revisited
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Austin, Joe Dan – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1976
A variation of the classical birthday problem is considered. A BASIC program is included in the article. (DT)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Higher Education, Mathematics
What Will Happen If...?
Lappan, Glenda; Winter, M. J. – Creative Computing, 1979
The computer is used to simulate repetitions of games used in teaching expected value. Details of the games and the computer programs are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Games, Higher Education
An Application of the Geometric Distribution to a Problem in Computer Graphics.
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Stinebrickner, Ralph – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
How a computer randomly generates numbers to turn off lighted blocks on a graphics display is discussed. A computer program is given after reviewing a definition and two theorems and applying them to the problem. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Geometric Concepts
Computer Challenges: Random Walks in the Classroom.
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Gamble, Andy – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1982
Discusses a short computer program used in teaching the random (RND) function in the BASIC programming language. Focuses on the mathematical concepts involved in the program related to elementary probability. (JN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, High Schools
How to Solve It with the Computer.
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1981
Several BASIC computer programs designed to illustrate concepts in probability are presented. The programs are geared for the Apple II computer, but most samples are adaptable to other systems. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Higher Education, Learning Activities
Computerized Achievement Testing Using the Simple Logistic Model.
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Reckase, Mark D. – 1977
The reliability and validity of a tailored testing procedure based on the simple logistic model was determined for an achievement test in statistics and measurement. The test was administered on a CRT terminal to students from graduate and undergraduate measurement courses. Equivalent form reliability over a one-week interval was found to be 0.595…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Adaptive Testing, College Students, Computer Programs
Teaching Mendelian Genetics with the Computer.
Small, James W., Jr. – 1977
Students in general undergraduate courses in both biology and genetics seem to have great difficulty mastering the basic concepts of Mendelian Genetics and solving even simple problems. In an attempt to correct this situation, students in both courses at Rollins College were introduced to three simulation models of the genetics of the fruit…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs
A Simple Introduction to Simulation, Parts I and II.
Watson, F. R. – 1980
This collection of documents promotes simulation as an attractive topic in mathematics instruction that provides game-like activities likely to interest pupils, by illustrating the important ideas of probability and showing how mathematical models can be used in practical problems clearly relevant to everyday life. While computer programs written…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning