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Dover Books on Mathematics Ser.: How to Solve Mathematical Problems by Wayne A. Wickelgren (1995, Trade Paperback)
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486284336
ISBN-139780486284330
eBay Product ID (ePID)127368795
Product Key Features
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHow to Solve Mathematical Problems
SubjectApplied Sciences, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Study & Teaching, Mathematical Analysis
Publication Year1995
TypeStudy Guide
Subject AreaMathematics, Education, Science
AuthorWayne A. Wickelgren
SeriesDover Books on Mathematics Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight11.6 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN94-038619
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal511.3
Table Of ContentPreface 1 Introduction 2 Problem Theory 3 Inference 4 Classification of Action Sequences 5 State Evaluation and Hill Climbing 6 Subgoals 7 Contradiction 8 Working Backward 9 Relations Between Problems 10 Topics in Mathematical Representation 11 "Problems from Mathematics, Science and Engineering" References Index
SynopsisIf you've ever tried to solve mathematical problems without any idea how to go about it, this book is for you. It will improve your ability to solve all kinds of mathematical problems whether in mathematics, science, engineering, business, or purely recreational mathematical problems (puzzles, games, etc.). In the pages of this book you'll discover seven indispensable problem-solving techniques: inference, classification of action sequences, state evaluation and hill climbing, subgoals, contradiction, working backward and relations between problems. Based on modern advances in the fields of artificial intelligence and computer simulation of thought, the techniques are taught here by an effective problem-solving methodology. Dr. Wickelgren, formerly a Professor of Psychology at MIT and the University of Oregon, first defines a problem-solving method, then illustrates its application to simple recreational mathematics problems that require no more background than a year of high school algebra and a year of plane geometry. By devoting the majority of the book to such "puzzle" problems, which require less background and information than more advanced mathematics and science problems, the author reaches the widest possible audience. In the final chapter, however, Dr. Wickelgren deals with specific problems from mathematics, science, and engineering. Throughout the book, sample problems illustrate each method and the author has supplied hints and complete solutions. Carefully and clearly written, this indispensable guide will help students in every discipline avoid countless hours of frustration and wasted effort. It is an ideal book for early undergraduate courses in mathematics, physical science, engineering, computer science, economics and other fields that require problem solving. Preface. Introduction. References.Index. 73 line illustrations., Seven problem-solving techniques include inference, classification of action sequences, subgoals, contradiction, working backward, relations between problems, and mathematical representation. Also, problems from mathematics, science, and engineering with complete solutions.
LC Classification NumberQA43.W52 1995
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