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Algebra For the Real World
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Abstract: Students will solve real world and mathematical problem situations using simple algebraic concepts including variables and open sentences.
Applied Statistics, Spring 2003
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Abstract: Introduces statistical data analysis, concentrating on techniques used in management science and finance. Topics chosen from: statistical graphics, basics of sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear and logistic regression, analysis of variance, contingency tables, forecasting, statistical quality ... More »
Beaded Bracelet Multiplication
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Abstract: Students complete a variety of estimation and multiplication activities to plan, create and write directions for creating beaded bracelets.
Bearly Estimating
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Abstract: This is a lesson which allows students to explore with estimation in cooperative learning groups.
Computational Mechanics of Materials, Fall 2003
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Abstract: 16.225 is a graduate level course on Computational Mechanics of Materials. The primary focus of this course is on the teaching of state-of-the-art numerical methods for the analysis of the nonlinear continuum response of materials. The range of material behavior considered in this course will include: ... More »
Design and Manufacturing I, Spring 2005
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Abstract: This course develops students' competence and self-confidence as design engineers. Emphasis is on the creative design process bolstered by application of physical laws, and learning to complete projects on schedule and within budget. Synthesis, analysis, design robustness and manufacturability are emphasized. ... More »
Equation Grapher
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Abstract: Learn about graphing polynomials. The shape of the curve changes as the constants are adjusted. View the curves for the individual terms (e.g. y=bx ) to see how they add to generate the polynomial curve.
Estimation and Your TV Diet
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Abstract: Students develop their estimation skills while evaluating their television-watching habits and draw conclusions about the influence of television in their lives.
Estimation Strategies Using Website Applets
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Abstract: This activity uses several applets that teach and reinforce estimation strategies. Shodor Education Foundation, Inc has granted permission for the use of the Shodor materials as part of the workshop- "Interactivate Your Bored Math Students."
Grocery Store Technology
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Abstract: Students will identify how technology has changed in an occupation over time. This is also an introductory rounding/estimation lesson using addition of money.
Identification, Estimation, and Learning, Spring 2006
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Abstract: This course provides a broad theoretical basis for system identification, estimation, and learning. Students will study least squares estimation and its convergence properties, Kalman filters, noise dynamics and system representation, function approximation theory, neural nets, radial basis functions, ... More »
Introduction to Estimation Theory
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Abstract: This module introduces estimation theory and its terminology, including bias, consistency, and efficiency. In searching for methods of extracting information from noisy observations, this chapter describes estimation theory, which has the goal of extracting from noise-corrupted observations the values ... More »
Introduction to Statistics
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Abstract: Introduction to Statistics. Random Variable, Mean, Variance, Standard Deviation and Mathematical Expectation. Discrete Distributions: Bernoulli trials and Bernoulli distribution, geometric distribution, Poisson distribution. Continuous Distributions: random variables of the continuous type, uniform distribution, ... More »
Mass of Maize
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Abstract: Students will weigh different products made from corn to determine if a cup of each product has the same mass. Students will use measurement and estimation skills.
Mathematical Statistics, Spring 2003
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Abstract: Decision theory, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing. Introduces large sample theory. Asymptotic efficiency of estimates. Exponential families. Sequential analysis.
Modern Navigation, Fall 2002
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Abstract: Introduces the concepts and applications of navigation techniques using celestial bodies and satellite positioning systems such as the Global Positioning System (GPS). Topics include astronomical observations, radio navigation systems, the relationship between conventional navigation results and those ... More »
Planning a project
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Abstract: Gantt charts, critical path analysis, SMART objectives and estimation skills are just some of the topics covered in this unit to help you understand how to plan for a project. You will gain an appreciation of the range of planning techniques available and the situations in which it is appropriate to ... More »
Principles of the Global Positioning System, Spring 2003
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Abstract: The aim of this course is to introduce the principles of the Global Positioning System and to demonstrate its application to various aspects of Earth Sciences. The specific content of the course depends each year on the interests of the students in the class. In some cases, the class interests are towards ... More »
Quantitative Research in Political Science and Public Policy, Spring 2004
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Abstract: Introduction to the application of elementary statistics to political analysis. A basic literacy subject, teaching the student how to read and interpret the quantitative literature in various subfields of political science and public policy. Students develop elementary statistical computation skills ... More »
Randomized Algorithms, Fall 2002
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Abstract: Studies how randomization can be used to make algorithms simpler and more efficient via random sampling, random selection of witnesses, symmetry breaking, and Markov chains. Models of randomized computation. Data structures: hash tables, and skip lists. Graph algorithms: minimum spanning trees, shortest ... More »