How to Solve Mathematical Problems (Dover Books on Mathematics)

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Release Year
1995
Book Title
How to Solve Mathematical Problems (Dover Books on Mathematics)
ISBN
9780486284330
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486284336
ISBN-13
9780486284330
eBay Product ID (ePID)
127368795

Product Key Features

Educational Level
High School, Elementary School
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
How to Solve Mathematical Problems
Publication Year
1995
Subject
Applied Sciences, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Study & Teaching, Mathematical Analysis
Type
Study Guide
Author
Wayne A. Wickelgren
Subject Area
Mathematics, Education, Science
Series
Dover Books on Mathematics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
11.6 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Elementary/High School
LCCN
94-038619
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
511.3
Table Of Content
Preface 1 Introduction 2 Problem Theory 3 Inference 4 Classification of Action Sequences 5 State Evaluation and Hill Climbing 6 Subgoals 7 Contradiction 8 Working Backward 9 Relations Between Problems 10 Topics in Mathematical Representation 11 "Problems from Mathematics, Science and Engineering" References Index
Synopsis
If you've ever tried to solve mathematical problems without any idea how to go about it, this book is for you. It will improve your ability to solve all kinds of mathematical problems whether in mathematics, science, engineering, business, or purely recreational mathematical problems (puzzles, games, etc.). In the pages of this book you'll discover seven indispensable problem-solving techniques: inference, classification of action sequences, state evaluation and hill climbing, subgoals, contradiction, working backward and relations between problems. Based on modern advances in the fields of artificial intelligence and computer simulation of thought, the techniques are taught here by an effective problem-solving methodology. Dr. Wickelgren, formerly a Professor of Psychology at MIT and the University of Oregon, first defines a problem-solving method, then illustrates its application to simple recreational mathematics problems that require no more background than a year of high school algebra and a year of plane geometry. By devoting the majority of the book to such "puzzle" problems, which require less background and information than more advanced mathematics and science problems, the author reaches the widest possible audience. In the final chapter, however, Dr. Wickelgren deals with specific problems from mathematics, science, and engineering. Throughout the book, sample problems illustrate each method and the author has supplied hints and complete solutions. Carefully and clearly written, this indispensable guide will help students in every discipline avoid countless hours of frustration and wasted effort. It is an ideal book for early undergraduate courses in mathematics, physical science, engineering, computer science, economics and other fields that require problem solving. Preface. Introduction. References.Index. 73 line illustrations., Seven problem-solving techniques include inference, classification of action sequences, subgoals, contradiction, working backward, relations between problems, and mathematical representation. Also, problems from mathematics, science, and engineering with complete solutions.
LC Classification Number
QA43.W52 1995

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