Puzzling out patterns
Titre
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Puzzling out patterns
Rebecca L. Johnson
Sommaire
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Discusses the mathematical tools and techniques that scientists use to gather, analyze and interpret data. Explains ratios, how to use them to make a scale model, and how to recognize patterns in ratio tables. Explores how scientists use sonar to map the seafloor. Teaches how to use patterns on graphs to make predictions.
Date de publication comme intervalle
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2004
Math behind the science
Description matérielle
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24 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm.
Table des matières
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Puzzles to patterns -- Big bird -- An ancient giant -- See with sound -- Math mentor: order is important! -- Math notebook -- Glossary.
Terme de vedette-matière
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Mathematics.
Sonar.
Vedette secondaire - Nom collectif
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National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Résumé
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Discusses the mathematical tools and techniques that scientists use to gather, analyze and interpret data. Explains ratios, how to use them to make a scale model, and how to recognize patterns in ratio tables. Explores how scientists use sonar to map the seafloor. Teaches how to use patterns on graphs to make predictions.
Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
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9780792245940
Informations de publication
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Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2004.
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