Bounded Population Growth: A Curve Fitting Lesson.

Mathews, John H.

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ERIC Number: EJ445079

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Publication Date: 1992

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Bounded Population Growth: A Curve Fitting Lesson.

Mathews, John H.

Mathematics and Computer Education, v26 n2 p169-76 Spr 1992

Presents two mathematical methods for fitting the logistic curve to population data supplied by the U.S. Census Bureau utilizing computer algebra software to carry out the computations and plot graphs. (JKK)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Differential Equations, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Regression (Statistics), Statistical Inference

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Computer Programs

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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