Although data is often used to estimate parameters for models in calculus and differential equations, the models themselves are seldom justified. In this paper, the data itself is used to motivate mathematical models in introductory mathematics courses. In doing so, various regression and optimization techniques are illustrated.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ETSU/oai:dc.etsu.edu:etsu-works-20439 |
| Date | 01 January 2001 |
| Creators | Kerley, Lyndell, Knisley, Jeff |
| Publisher | Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University |
| Source Sets | East Tennessee State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Source | ETSU Faculty Works |
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