MA 105 - Mathematical Modeling in the Social Sciences

Institution:

Monmouth University

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Description:

Exploration and aspects of algebra, mathematical modeling, and data analysis, which are important in the social sciences. Topics include: an introduction to data, the use of variables, and assorted kinds of graphs to represent data, the concept of function, the problem of fitting functions to data, representing change over time, rates of change, linear functions and linear models, piecewise-linear functions, and an introduction to non-linear functions. Pedagogical methods to be used include: projects using real data, computer explorations, and group work. Prerequisite: Mathematics 050, passed with a grade of Cor higher, if required. Course Type(s): None

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.monmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 571-3400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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