Modeling and Data Analysis

John B. Little, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA.

Basic quantitative concepts: Scales of measurement Ratios, percents, proportions Part I summary project Elementary modeling: Linear functions as models Exponential functions as models Power functions as models Discrete time dynamic modeling and difference equations Modeling with systems of difference equations Data analysis and statistics: Descriptive statistics Probability distributions and random variables Statistics of sampling Hypothesis testing and statistical inference Index

It is great that mathematics is finally taught as a tool to understand the challenges that the planet will be facing and to participate in the debate. The book aims at developing skills in mathematical modeling and data analysis, with a focus on the environment. The projects encourage active learning. A wonderful book!"" - Christiane Rousseau, Initiator of Mathematics of Planet Earth (MPE2013) and Professor of Mathematics, Universite de Montreal ""Using diverse examples with environmental science data, this text provides a lively review of high school math. Ideal for a quantitative literacy course, it offers an excellent alternative to the typical math rehash."" - Louis J. Gross, Chancellor's Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville