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This module presents a graphical method that is useful for displaying and comparing two sets of data. This method displ…
This module will explain the concepts of expected value, fixed-payoff, and pari-mutuel gambling. It will discuss gambli…
This module demonstrates how dimensional analysis can be incorporated in the various stages of the modeling process. Th…
In this module two algorithms for allocating prime natural numbers are presented: 1) Sundaram's Sieve based upon a tabl…
In this module the 1975 mayoral election in the city of Flint, Michigan is analyzed. True vote is estimated with an est…
This module relates analytical geometry and calculus with differential growth, Huxley's Allometric Formula, and sigmoid…
This module is a solution to a restatement of a contest problem that had a major influence in correcting misconceptions…
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the 4th edition of a Module that was originally published in Vol. 4, No. 3 of this Journal, in 1…
This module shows how to compute the present value, future value, and internal rate of return for investments and annui…
This module applies linear equations and the quadratic formula to cassette tape counters. The techniques of elementary…
This module develops a model for the number of components operating in a multicomponent device. Using the number of bul…
This module addresses two problems that have received insufficient attention in the statistical literature, namely, the…
This module applies linear algebra to space flight and astrophysics. The rotational orientation of a spacecraft is call…
In this moduel data collected by two psychologists and published in a professional science journal are used to introduc…
This module shows how the behavior of the solutions to certain equations can be predicted by graphical techniques. Stud…
This module derives the one-dimensional heat equation, proves the uniqueness of its solutions, and finds the solutions…
In using this module students will gain: 1) the ability to carry out the t-test of the statistical significance of the…
This module provides concrete examples (n x n matrices with n greater than or equal to 4) of one-sided identities and b…
A unit that relates linear algebra through the topic of passive solar heating. A problem in solar heating is formulated…
Many card tricks are counting problems solved by elementary algebra. Each card trick (world problem) is transformed to…
A unit that involves pre-calculus in finding the shortest distance on the Earth's surface from here to Timbuktu. This m…
With this unit, the student will be able to: 1) distinguish between dimensions and units; 2) to algebraically manipulat…
A unit that involves calculus with layout design and sheet metal fabrication. In sheet metal fabrication a pattern is s…
In this module a universal joint is modeled to study its output pulsations. The angle of coupling that will alleviate t…
Section 1 introduces Zeller's congruence with motivational problems. Section 2 deals with the greatest integer function…
This module that applies linear algebra to accounting. Several different techniques (including those used by accountant…
This module shows how orthogonal matrices are used to translate into local coordinates the airplane coordinate sent by…
This module discusses the location of the pulleys for a cable rigging currently in use. The key differenetial equation…
Students will 1) become acquainted with some of the most interseting aspects of continued fractions; 2) realize and app…
This module presents an analysis of the quality of probabilistic forecasts, such as weather forecasting and sporting ev…
This module uses a simplified version of keno to explain the method for calculating probabilities and expected value in…
A unit that involves probability and statistics with questionnaires. This module explains a bias-reducing technique cal…
A unit that involves precalculus, harmonic motion, and circular functions. In this module an explanation of simple harm…
The Three Dimensional Trapezoid Rule is a very simple ad reasonably accurate method which can be used to approximate th…
A unit using calculus applied to the study of atmospheric pressure in relation to height and temperature. Students appl…
A unit that involves applications of vector field identities. This module allows students to gain the ability to derive…

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