Mathematics in Sports
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An 11 page explanation of how mathematics are indeed an important tool in sports. Not only does an understanding of mathematics empower players by enabling them to use their body in the most effective manner to achieve optimum performance, mathematics are also useful in a diversity of other areas that are relevant to sports. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPmathSp.rtf

Mathematics Used in Accounting Practice
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This 3 page paper looks at the use of mathematics in accounting practice. Double entry bookkeeping is used as an example. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA344mth.rtf

METHODOLOGY, MATH AND THE SIXTH GRADE STUDENT
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This 4 page paper discusses the application and use of various curriculum for the sixth grade math student. Specific lesson plans discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBmath1.rtf

Napier's Life & Works
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A short, 3 page overview of the life & works of John Napier containing brief descriptions of his major works and other people also associated with the development of logarithms.
Filename: Napier3.wps

National Statistics And Local Decisions
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A 3 page paper that begins by briefly explaining what statistics is and the purpose of statistics. The essay discusses how easily it is to misuse statistics, using the example of national teacher salary averages. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGstsnt.RTF

Newton and Leibniz
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In this 7 page paper we look at how both of these men can be seen as the founders of calculus. The paper considers their ideas and the ways in which they were similar was well as the controversy over the publishing of these ideas. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEcalcul.wps

Newton’s Calculus
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A 6 page paper discussing events and conditions leading to Sir Isaac Newton’s development of calculus in the mid-17th century. An expansion of “Sir Isaac Newton” (PGnewton.rtf) that provides background information on Newton’s life and the dispute with Leibniz, this paper focuses on calculus and its significance during and after the time of its invention. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSnewtonCalc.rtf

Number Theory / Chaos Theory
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A 10 page paper that presents the basics of chaos theory, including mathematical information in a historical context (theorists). The paper covers Lorenz, Ruelle and Takens, Benoit Mandelbrot, Einstein, Shaw and the Santa Cruz collaborative, and modern submissions. The paper concludes with a look at the possibilities of application of chaos theory to neural nets. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Chaosthy.wps

Pascal’s Triangle
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the central elements of Pascal's triangle. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: MHPascal.rtf

Pascal’s Triangle
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the central elements of Pascal's triangle. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: MHPasca2.rtf