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LaunchPad for COMAP's For All Practical Purposes (2-Term Online)
Ninth Edition| ©2012 COMAP
Features
- New! Algebra Reviews offer quick refreshers on some of the basic math concepts addressed in the text, such as linear equations, fractional exponents, or base-10 logarithms
- Definition, Theorem, Procedure, and Rule boxes draw attention to these important aspects taught in the course
- Examples, throughout each chapter, show in a more textual way how math is applied to different contexts; some include a solution
- Spotlight sections draw additional attention to high-interest topics
- Review Vocabulary section includes important definitions and page references
- Skill Check multiple choice and fill-in questions conclude each chapter and allow students to do a quick "check" of their knowledge
- Chapter Exercises, conclude each chapter, but are organized by section heading, include a large variety of chapter-related problem sets
- Writing Projects offer the option for instructors to assign writing assignments that encourage students to apply their knowledge and use critical thinking skills
- Applet Exercises, tied to the text exercises, are interactive applets available on the text Book Companion Site, MathPortal, and text eBook
New to This Edition
These new examples fit seamlessly in the text, bringing in contemporary topics and helping students understand basic concepts. Examples include:
- Expanded explanation of standard deviation in Chapter 5: Exploring Data: Distributions, including new Example 5.10 addressing stock and mutual fund performance over the last decade.
- Revised coverage of the Hare System in Chapter 9: Social Choice, including a new Example.
- Revised coverage of Apportionment, The Hamilton Method, and Divisor Methods (including the addition of d’Hondt’s Method), including new examples throughout Chapter 14: Apportionment
The end-of-chapter exercise sets in the new edition offer a range of fresh assignments and applications. When appropriate, each set is designated as a challenging question or a discussion-based question. Also, each chapter now concludes with a set of 30 (vs. 20 previously) multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank "Skills Check" questions, providing more opportunity for students to "check" their knowledge before moving in to the chapter exercises.
The Ninth edition addresses the need among students for extra help with basic math skills (a common frustration with this course) by offering brief algebra reviews at appropriate points in the text.
LaunchPad for COMAP's For All Practical Purposes (2-Term Online)
Ninth Edition| ©2012
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LaunchPad for COMAP's For All Practical Purposes (2-Term Online)
Ninth Edition| 2012
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Urban Services
Chapter 2: Business Efficiency
Chapter 3: Planning and Scheduling
Chapter 4: Linear Programming
Chapter 5: Exploring Data: Distributions
Chapter 6: Exploring Data: Relationships
Chapter 7: Data for Decisions
Chapter 8: Probability: the Mathematics of Chance
Chapter 9: Social Choice: The Impossible Dream
Chapter 10: The Manipulability of Voting Systems
Chapter 11: Weighted Voting Systems
Chapter 12: Electing the President
Chapter 13: Fair Division
Chapter 14: Apportionment
Chapter 15: Game Theory: The Mathematics of Competition
Chapter 16: Identification Numbers
Chapter 17: Information Science
Chapter 18: Growth and Form
Chapter 19: Symmetry and Patterns
Chapter 20: Tilings
Chapter 21: Savings Models
Chapter 22: Borrowing Models
Chapter 23: The Economics of Resources
These additional chapters are available through custom publishing, the texts Online Study Center, and MathPortal:
- Sets
- Problem Solving
- Logic
- Geometry
- Counting and Probability
- Numeration Systems
- Personal Finance
LaunchPad for COMAP's For All Practical Purposes (2-Term Online)
Ninth Edition| 2012
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The Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP)—is an award-winning non-profit organization whose mission is to improve mathematics education for students of all ages. Since 1980, COMAP has worked with teachers, students, and business people to create learning environments where mathematics is used to investigate and model real issues in our world.
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LaunchPad for COMAP's For All Practical Purposes (2-Term Online)
Ninth Edition| 2012
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