Description |
401 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
Contents |
Contents note continued: 10.1.Logarithms to base 10 -- 10.2.Logarithmic scales revisited -- 10.3.Rules of logarithms -- 10.4.Using logarithms to make curves straight -- 10.5.Logarithms to base e -- 10.6.Review of Chapter 10 -- ch. 11 Probability and descriptive statistics -- 11.1.Chance and probability -- 11.2.Descriptive statistics -- 11.3.Review of Chapter 11 -- ch. 12 Statistical hypothesis testing -- 12.1.The principles of hypothesis testing -- 12.2.Deciding which test to use; levels of measurement -- 12.3.The chi-squared goodness-of-fit test -- 12.4.The Spearman rank correlation coefficient -- 12.5.The t-test for unmatched samples -- 12.6.Other statistical tests -- 12.7.Review of Chapter 12 |
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Contents note continued: 5.2.Simplifying equations -- 5.3.Combining equations -- 5.4.Review of Chapter 5 -- ch. 6 Putting algebra to work -- 6.1.Algebra is fun! -- 6.2.Using algebra to solve scientific problems -- 6.3.Some more uses of algebra -- 6.4.Writing maths -- 6.5.Review of Chapter 6 -- ch. 7 Graphs and gradient -- 7.1.Graphical representations -- 7.2.Straight-line graphs -- 7.3.The equation of a straight line -- 7.4.Graphs of different shapes -- 7.5.Review of Chapter 7 -- ch. 8 Rate of change and differentiation -- 8.1.Drawing tangents to curves -- 8.2.An introduction to differentiation -- 8.3.Differentiating exponential functions -- 8.4.Review of Chapter 8 -- ch. 9 Angles and trigonometry -- 9.1.Measuring angles: degrees and radians -- 9.2.A quick look at triangles -- 9.3.Calculating with angles: trigonometry -- 9.4.Using trigonometry and Pythagoras' Theorem to help with vectors -- 9.5.Small angle approximations -- 9.6.Review of Chapter 9 -- ch. 10 Logarithms -- |
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Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Starting points -- 1.1.Numbers -- 1.2.Fractions -- 1.3.Powers, reciprocals and roots -- 1.4.Doing calculations in the right order -- 1.5.Review of Chapter 1 -- ch. 2 Measurement in science -- 2.1.Large quantities and small quantities -- 2.2.Units of measurement -- 2.3.Scales of measurement -- 2.4.How precise are the measurements? -- 2.5.Review of Chapter 2 -- ch. 3 Calculating in science -- 3.1.Calculating area; thinking about units and significant figures -- 3.2.Calculating in scientific notation -- 3.3.Estimating answers -- 3.4.An introduction to symbols, equations and formulae -- 3.5.Review of Chapter 3 -- ch. 4 Unit conversions -- 4.1.Unit conversion at the beginning of a calculation -- 4.2.Converting units of area and volume -- 4.3.Converting units of speed -- 4.4.Converting units of concentration and density -- 4.5.More unit conversions -- 4.6.Review of Chapter 4 -- ch. 5 Algebra -- 5.1.Rearranging equations -- |
Summary |
Math is a tool for representing and investigating the nature of the real world: it can simplify the huge complexity of natural processes, enabling us to make predictions and test assumptions. Without math, the process of scientific enquiry would quickly stall. Yet, for many, math is seen as a daunting, theory-filled subject, with little relevance to the real world. This book overturns these misconceptions by providing a confidence-boosting overview of essential mathematical skills and techniques. With examples and practice problems throughout, it shows in a clear, unintimidating style why math is so important to the study of science, and encourages students to develop the essential skills for themselves |
Notes |
"First edition published by The Open University 2002"--Title page verso |
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Includes index |
Subject |
Mathematics -- Textbooks.
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Science -- Mathematics -- Textbooks.
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Science -- Mathematics.
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Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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Author |
Murphy, Pat, 1949- author
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Ross, Shelagh, author
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LC no. |
2012472605 |
ISBN |
0199644969 (paperback) |
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9780199644964 (paperback) |
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