Title

Using Data to Motivate the Models Used in Introductory Mathematics Courses

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2001

Description

Although data is often used to estimate parameters for models in calculus and differential equations, the models themselves are seldom justified. In this paper, the data itself is used to motivate mathematical models in introductory mathematics courses. In doing so, various regression and optimization techniques are illustrated.

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