Quantitative Reasoning and the Environment : Mathematical Modeling in Context

Description: An introductory quantitative math book with an environmental theme. The emphasis of this text is on analyzing real environmental information and problems, using mathematics accessible to students with an intermediate algebra background. Students using this text will develop mathematical (and environmental) literacy as they model natural processes using algebraic, graphical and numerical methods, and analyze data quantitatively to assist in objective decision making. The textbook is comprised of 4 principal sections: (1) basic numeracy; (2) function modeling; (3) difference equation modeling, and; (4) elementary statistics. Furthermore, this textbook combines both a reform and traditional approach. Traditional in that each chapter presents introductory material, worked examples, multiple student problems, and solutions to odd exercises. It is reform in that it investigates material through a synthesis of algebraic, graphical, numerical and verbal approaches.From the Back Cover An introductory quantitative math book with an environmental theme. The emphasis of this text is on analyzing real environmental information and problems, using mathematics accessible to students with an intermediate algebra background. Students using this text will develop mathematical (and environmental) literacy as they model natural processes using algebraic, graphical and numerical methods, and analyze data quantitatively to assist in objective decision making. The textbook is comprised of 4 principal sections: (1) basic numeracy; (2) function modeling; (3) difference equation modeling, and; (4) elementary statistics. Furthermore, this textbook combines both a reform and traditional approach. Traditional in that each chapter presents introductory material, worked examples, multiple student problems, and solutions to odd exercises. It is reform in that it investigates material through a synthesis of algebraic, graphical, numerical and verbal approaches. Product details Paperback: 368 pagesPublisher: Pearson; 1 edition (July 20, 2006)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 013148527XISBN-13: 978-0131485273 Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.8 x 10.8 inches Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars 2 customer reviews Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,440,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1359 in Environmental Studies #9894 in Mathematics (Books) #4445 in Environmental Science (Books)

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