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ERIC Number: EJ681887
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0020-739X
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Another Intuitive Approach to Stirling's Formula. Classroom Notes
Osler, Thomas J.
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v35 n1 p111-118 Jan 2004
An intuitive derivation of Stirling's formula is presented, together with a modification that greatly improves its accuracy. The derivation is based on the closed form evaluation of the gamma function at an integer plus one-half. The modification is easily implemented on a hand-held calculator and often triples the number of significant digits calculated. While the modification is not new, it does not seem to have the exposure it deserves.
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Language: English
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