Posts Tagged ‘Solving’

Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Mastering the Art of Problem Solving

Posted 10 May 2010
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  • ISBN13: 9780970601926
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Full of tools, tricks, and tips for solving problems in the real world, this book serves as an ideal training manual for those who are new to or intimidated by quantitative analysis and acts as an excellent refresher for those who have more experience but want to improve the quality of their data, the clarity of their graphics, and the cogency of their arguments. In addition to containing numerous updates to the contents—references, URLs, and reading lists—this second edition includes a new foreword, revised chapters, and an epilogue. Mastering the art of problem solving takes more than proficiency with basic calculations; it requires understanding how people use information, recognizing the importance of i… More >> Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Mastering the Art of Problem Solving

The Numbers Behind NUMB3RS: Solving Crime with Mathematics

Posted 06 May 2010
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  • ISBN13: 9780452288577
  • Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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The companion to the hit CBS crime series Numb3rs presents the fascinating way mathematics is used to fight real-life crime

Using the popular CBS prime-time TV crime series Numb3rs as a springboard, Keith Devlin (known to millions of NPR listeners as “the Math Guy” on NPR’s Weekend Edition with Scott Simon) and Gary Lorden (the principal math advisor to Numb3rs) explain real-life mathematical techniques used by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to catch and convict criminals. From forensics to counterterrorism, the Riemann hypothesis to image enhancement, solving murders to beating casinos, Devlin and Lorden present compelling cases that illustrate how advanced mathematics can be … More >> The Numbers Behind NUMB3RS: Solving Crime with Mathematics