Essays and Research Papers on Mathematics

This 11 page paper begins with a brief biography of Sir Isaac Newton. His major ideas, discoveries, inventions and works are identified. The Newton - Leibniz calculus controversy is discussed. Those who influenced Newton's works are identified. His legacy and impact in the fields of mathematics and science as well as the world's beliefs about ...

This 8-page paper answers general questions about business statistics. Topics include different types of sampling, differences between a population parameter and sample statistic and central tendency averages. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 12-page paper focuses on answers to business statistic questions. Topics include raw data and arrays, histograms versus stem and leaf displays, three measures of central tendency and frequency distribution. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the use of t-test and z-tests for business decision research. This paper outlines the application of these statistical tests. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper using a survey of 288 employees as the data used in statistical analysis of that data. Questions answered through calculation of probability include "What is the gender distribution?" and "What is the probability this person will be an hourly employee whose intrinsic satisfaction is 6 or more?" Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page paper, two pages of which are devoted to determining greater utility in a game of chance involving different colored marbles and three pages of which are devoted to analyzing the article “Overcoming the Power of Death” by Parker Scudder II in terms of its logic. The author uses the criteria outlined ...

This 14 page paper shows how raw, or primary, data can be analysed. The paper uses the correlation between religion and life after death as an example, with primary data collected from 60 respondents. The paper shows how to use a statistical package to analyse data, looks at exploring data using the mean and median ...

This 7 page paper examines statistical data provided by the students cornering the satisfaction levels with sentence, legal services and the criminal justice system. The paper is written in two parts. The first part demonstrates the use of a t-test, looking at a potential correlation of the expressed level of satisfaction with the legal services ...

This 6 page paper takes a look at the quadratic formula through history. How the roots of it emerged in 2000 BC is traced to its current usage. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper is a brief overview of the history of algebra. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the game of Blackjack. A brief history and explanation of the game is included but the focus is on methods used to increase the odds of winning the game. Card counting, perecentages, & commonsense ratios are discussed and other strategies are explained in detail. Bibliography lists 5 ...

A 5 page essay that examines Peter L. Bernstein's history of the number theory of risk, "Against the Gods," from the standpoint of the ethics of risk. The writer argues that the development of this field has led humanity on a path toward more ethical behavior. No additional sources cited.

A collection of five one-page outlines addressing mathematics education history and how the learning disabled have been accommodated in the past century, but also the changes in technology and society that have made the teaching and learning of mathematics increasingly important in today's world. The final outline addresses these issues in an international context; the one before it ...

5 pages in length. In this paper the history of Algebra is presented and the role that it plays in mathematics today. There is also discussion on some of the mathematicians who played a key role in the advancement of Algebra as well as examples of applications in which Algebra is used. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This paper examines administrative issues and concerns that have impact and that might impact the NYU Downtown Hospital in lower Manhattan. Issues under consideration in this paper include leadership styles, conflict resolutions, employee motivation, internal communication and decision-making. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the statistical analysis using an anova. This paper integrates a view of assessments of nonverbal communication as a basis for the anova comparison. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper defines and explores graph theory in mathematics. How it applies to computer science, and where it can take it in the future, is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper on the learning disability dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a developmental mathematical learning disability which is often considered part of or the same as dyslexia, the developmental reading and writing disability. While dyslexia has been known to cause some dysfunction in the understanding of mathematical elements, dyscalculia is much more complex ...

This 7 page paper uses data supplied by the student in order to assess if there appears to be a positive correlation between wages and length of time an individual has spent in education. The paper undertakes a statistical analysis and an hypothesis test. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses uses of a bar graph. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper which explores the various uses of statistics. Uses in business and health are emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper uses health data on live expectancy for males over a period of time to demonstrate the use of regression analysis. The data is presented, the method of analysis and results are discussed and presented in graph form. The paper ends by looking at the potential of model breakdown. The bibliography ...

This 4 page paper looks at an article supplied by the student that looks at the relationship between the adjustment of female prisoners and any history of sexual abuse. The paper uses statistical analysis to examine the sample of the study. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 12 page research paper that explores the fascinating nature of these conic sections. The writer discusses the history of conic investigation, their definitions, and then explores multiple applications and uses of these concepts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the history, patterns and applications of the arithmetic triangle of relationships known as Pascal's Triangle. Bibliography lists 4 sources.