Douglas Downing
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Forgotten Statistics: A Refresher Course with Applications to Economics and Business (1996) 23 exemplaren
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- Downing, Douglas A.
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- United States of America
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- Yale University (BS|1979)
Yale University (MA|Phil 1982)
Ph.D. 1987, Yale University (Ph.D.|Economics 1987) - Beroepen
- Associate Professor of Economics, Seattle Pacific University
Adjunct Professor of Astronomy, Seattle Pacific University
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The primary issue I have with this book is that I believe that the best way to apply Mathematics is through word problems which force the student to think and learn when and where it is appropriate to apply each formula. However, this book provides a great jump off point for any person who struggles with Algebra. I believe that as a teacher, I could use this book and then take the example problems further by creating a word problem for the students. As I say that, the emphasis on testing requires that the students are also able to know the material and use the formulas when necessary. Although I disagree with that as a method of learning, I understand the necessity in today's educational system.… (meer)