EAN: 9781493948338

MATHEMATICS IN THE REAL WORLD - WD WALLIS KARTO...

Mathematics in the Real World is a self-contained  accessible introduction to the world of
mathematics for non-technical majors. With a focus on everyday applications and context  the
topics in this textbook build in difficulty and are presented sequentially  starting with a
brief review of sets and numbers followed by an introduction to elementary statistics  models 
and graph theory. Data and identification numbers are then covered  providing the pathway to
voting and finance. Each subject is covered in a concise and clear fashion through the use of
real-world applications and the introduction of relevant terminology. Many sample problems -
both writing exercises and multiple-choice questions - are included to help develop students'
level of understanding and to offer a variety of options to instructors. Covering six major
units and outlining a one-semester course  Mathematics in the Real World is aimed at
undergraduate liberal art students fulfilling the mathematics requirement in their degree
program. This introductory text will be an excellent resource for such courses  and will show
students where mathematics arises in their everyday lives.

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