What makes mathematicians tick? How do their minds process formulas and concepts that, for most of the rest of the world’s population, remain mysterious and beyond comprehension? Is there a connection between mathematical creativity and mental illness? In The Mind of the Mathematician, internationally famous mathematician Ioan James and accomplished psychiatrist Michael Fitzgerald look at the complex world of mathematics and the mind. Together they explore the behavior and personality traits that tend to fit the profile of a mathematician. They discuss mathematics and the arts, savants, gender and mathematical ability, and the impact of autism, personality disorders, and mood disorders. These topics, together with a succinct analysis of some of the great mathematical personalities of the past three centuries, combine to form an eclectic and fascinating blend of story and scientific inquiry.

Notions fondamentales de la théorie des probabilités - Probabilité conditionnelle et espérance conditionnelle - La théorie de la décision - La gestion des stocks - Chaînes de Markov - Distribution stationnaire d'une chaîne de Markov - Processus de décision markoviens - Loi exponentielle et processus de Poisson - Processus de renouvellement - Files d'attente - Temps d'arrêt optimal sur une chaîne de Markov - La simulation.

Bien qu’un grand nombre d’habiles mathématiciens soient actifs dans le champ grandissant de la biologie mathématique, peu d’entre eux s’intéressent à la botanique. Le Professeur Jean s’est donné pour but d’inciter un plus grand nombre de mathématiciens à se tourner vers la botanique comme source intéressante de problèmes d’un domaine mûr pour le développement mathématique. Pour cela, il a écrit cette excellente introduction à la botanique mathématique.

Primarily a textbook to prepare Sixth Form students for public examinations in Hong Kong, this book is also useful as a reference for undergraduate students since it contains some advanced theory of equations beyond the sixth form level.

Initiation à l'analyse des données - Concepts de l'analyse exploratoire - Concepts de l'analyse confirmatoire - Analyse de la variance - Corrélation et régression - Étude de cas.

One of the most famous anagrams of all time was constructed in the Middle Ages. The unknown author contrived it as a Latin dialogue between Pilate and Jesus. Jesus' answer to Pilate's question "What is truth" is phrased as an ingenious anagram of the letters of that very question: Pilate: Quid est veritas? ("What is truth?") Jesus: Est virqui adest. ("It is the man before you.")

The origin of anagrams is shrouded in mystery. One thing is clear, however -- in the ancient world, they were thought to contain hidden messages from the gods. Legend has it that even Alexander the Great (356--323 b.c.) believed in their prophetic power.
-- from Chapter Two

The most obvious explanation for the popularity of puzzles is that they provide a form of constructive entertainment. But in The Puzzle Instinct Marcel Danesi contends that the fascination with puzzles throughout the ages suggests something much more profound. Puzzles serve a deeply embedded need in people to make sense of things. Emerging at the same time in human history as myth, magic, and the occult arts, the puzzle instinct, he claims, led to discoveries in mathematics and science, as well as revolutions in philosophical thought.

Puzzles fill an existential void by providing "small-scale experiences of the large-scale questions that Life poses. The puzzle instinct is, arguably, as intrinsic to human nature as is humor, language, art, music, and all the other creative faculties that distinguish humanity from all other species."

Cet ouvrage présente la compilation d’un sondage et les différentes étapes nécessaires à sa réalisation : le codage, l’édition, la préparation des données brutes, l’interprétation des résultats en passant par corrélation, la sélection de sous-ensemble, etc. Il traite également de diverses programmes tels TABCOD, TABSOM, TABCHI, TAB et TABORD. Cette méthode de compilation permet, dans le contexte de l’informatique interactive, de créer instantanément une compilation donnée, et la faire dans une perspective de temps réel.

One study after another shows American students ranking behind their international counterparts in the STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and math. Businesspeople such as Bill Gates warn that this alarming situation puts the United States at a serious disadvantage in the high-tech global marketplace of the twenty-first century, and President Obama places improvement in these areas at the center of his educational reform. What can be done to reverse this poor performance and to unleash America’s wasted talent? David E. Drew has good news—and the tools America needs to keep competitive. Drawing on both academic literature and his own rich experience, Drew identifies proven strategies for reforming America’s schools, colleges, and universities, and his comprehensive review of STEM education in the United States offers a positive blueprint for the future. These research-based strategies include creative and successful methods for building strong programs in science and mathematics education and show how the achievement gap between majority and minority students can be closed. A crucial measure, he argues, is recruiting, educating, supporting, and respecting America’s teachers. To secure a competitive advantage both in the knowledge economy and in economic development more broadly, America needs a highly skilled, college-educated workforce and cutting-edge university research. Drew makes the case that reforming science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to meet these demands, with an emphasis on reaching historically underserved students, is essential to the long-term prosperity of the United States. Accessible, engaging, and hard hitting, STEM the Tide is a clarion call to policymakers, administrators, educators, and everyone else concerned about students’ participation in the STEM fields and America’s competitive global position.

The science of ballistics has a long history and starts with one question: How does a projectile move through the air? Even before physicists worked that one out, military engineers had been tinkering with ballistic devices for centuries. The trebuchet of the Middle Ages has given way to rocket power, and the science of ballistics has evolved to match the technology. Mark Denny’s survey covers this dynamic subject from prehistory to the weapons of tomorrow. Taking the bang-whiz-thud approach, Denny first talks about internal ballistics—Bang!—from before gunpowder to the development of modern firearms. External ballistics—Whiz!—are next, with discussions about short- and long-range trajectories. Denny’s lesson ends with a Thud!—an explanation of terminal ballistics. Throughout, Denny conveys applicable physics principles in a way that will appeal to technology buffs and ballistics enthusiasts alike. His fun and factual explanations are free of complicated equations; notes cover the key aspects of ballistics physics for the more technically inclined. Denny has perfected this engaging balance of science and story. For study or hobby, Their Arrows Will Darken the Sun is an entertaining guide to the world of ballistics. Praise for Mark Denny "For a scientist, Denny's approach is delightfully down to earth."—The Age "Denny's writing is anything but dry and boring. He adeptly explains complex subject matter and does so with relatively simple language and minimal use of symbolic notation."—Bat Research News

Une approche qui propose aux lecteurs des modèles de démarche à suivre pour résoudre les problèmes et qui fournit des arguments de preuve ou de démonstration. Une importante banque d'exercices variés permettra aux étudiants de se familiariser avec les notions de probabilités qui soutiennent la formation des statisticiens, des actuaires et des ingénieurs.