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Programming for computations - Python : a gentle introduction to numerical si…
This book presents computer programming as a key method for solving mathematical problems. This second edition of the well-received book has been extensively revised: All code is now written in Python version 3.6 (no longer version 2.7). In addition, the two first chapters of the previous edition have been extended and split up into five new chapters, thus expanding the introduction to programm…
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- 9783030168773
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- xxiii, 323p. " ill.
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- 004.0151 LIN p
Social networks with rich edge semantics
Social Networks with Rich Edge Semantics introduces a new mechanism for representing social networks in which pairwise relationships can be drawn from a range of realistic possibilities, including different types of relationships, different strengths in the directions of a pair, positive and negative relationships, and relationships whose intensities change with time. For each possibility, the …
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- 9781315390628
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- xx, 210p. : ill.
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- 302.3015118 ZHE s
Entity-oriented search
This open access book covers all facets of entity-oriented search—where “search” can be interpreted in the broadest sense of information access—from a unified point of view, and provides a coherent and comprehensive overview of the state of the art. It represents the first synthesis of research in this broad and rapidly developing area. Selected topics are discussed in-depth, the goal…
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- 9783319939353
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- xix, 351p. : ill.
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- 025.04 BAL e
The mathematics education of prospective secondary teachers around the world
This volume shares and discusses significant new trends and developments in research and practices related to various aspects of preparing prospective secondary mathematics teachers from 2005–2015. It provides both an overview of the current state-of-the-art and outstanding recent research reports from an international perspective. The authors completed a thorough review of the literature by …
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- 9783319389653
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- 58 p.
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- 370 MAT m
The philosophy of mathematics education
This survey provides a brief and selective overview of research in the philosophy of mathematics education. It asks what makes up the philosophy of mathematics education, what it means, what questions it asks and answers, and what is its overall importance and use? It provides overviews of critical mathematics education, and the most relevant modern movements in the philosophy of mathematics. A…
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- 9783319405698
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- 26 p.
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- 510.71 PHI p
Teaching mathematics at secondary level
Teaching Mathematics is nothing less than a mathematical manifesto. Arising in response to a limited National Curriculum, and engaged with secondary schooling for those aged 11 ̶ 14 (Key Stage 3) in particular, this handbook for teachers will help them broaden and enrich their students’ mathematical education. It avoids specifying how to teach, and focuses instead on the central principles a…
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- 9781783741397
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- vii, 316p. : ill.
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- 510.712 GAR t
Mathematics of economics and business
For all students who wish to understand current economic and business literature, knowledge of mathematical methods has become a prerequisite. Clear and concise, with precise definitions and theorems, Werner and Sotskov cover all the major topics required to gain a firm grounding in this subject including sequences, series, applications in finance, functions, differentiations, differentials and…
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- 9780203401385
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- xvii, 516p. : ill.
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- 330.0151 WER m
Understanding statistics and experimental design : how to not Lie with statis…
This open access textbook provides the background needed to correctly use, interpret and understand statistics and statistical data in diverse settings. Part I makes key concepts in statistics readily clear. Parts I and II give an overview of the most common tests (t-test, ANOVA, correlations) and work out their statistical principles. Part III provides insight into meta-statistics (statistics …
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- 9783030034993
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- 519.5 HER u
Values and valuing in mathematics education : scanning and scoping the territory
This engaging open access book discusses how a values and valuing perspective can facilitate a more effective mathematics pedagogical experience, and allows readers to explore multiple applications of the values perspective across different education systems. It also clearly shows that teaching mathematics involves not only reasoning and feelings, but also students’ interactions with their cu…
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- 9783030168926
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- x, 222p. : ill.
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- 510.71 VAL v
Assessment in mathematics education : large-scale assessment and classroom as…
This book provides an overview of current research on a variety of topics related to both large-scale and classroom assessment. First, the purposes, traditions and principles of assessment are considered, with particular attention to those common to all levels of assessment and those more connected with either classroom or large-scale assessment. Assessment design based on sound assessment prin…
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- 9783319323947
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- ix, 38p. : ill.
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