Mathematics Textbooks

Basic Engineering Data Collection and Analysis

Contributors: Vardeman and Jobe

Publisher: Iowa State University

License: CC BY-NC-SA

In Basic Engineering Data Collection and Analysis, Stephen B. Vardeman and J. Marcus Jobe stress the practical over the theoretical. Step by step, students get real engineering data and scenario examples along with chapter-long case studies that illustrate concepts in realistic, thoroughly detailed situations. This approach encourages students to work through the material by carrying out data collection and analysis projects from problem formulation through the preparation of professional technical reports—just as if they were on the job.

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Technical Writing and Simple Statistics : for laboratory classes

Contributor: Wettstein

Publisher: TRAILS

License: CC BY-NC

This upper division resource focuses on how to communicate results through technical writing, use Excel to perform simple statistics, and create professional charts/documents. Excel tutorials are provided for performing descriptive statistics, t-tests, and linear regression as well as using text boxes, formatting figures and captions, and using Equation Editor to insert equations. Additionally, guidance and examples of different communication components are provided along with team writing strategies and guidelines on how to hold efficient meetings.

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Calculus in Context - 2008 Edition

Contributors: Callahan, Cox, and Hoffman

Publisher: Smith College Open Educational Resources: Textbooks

License: CC BY

Designing the curriculum We believe that calculus can be for students what it was for Euler and the Bernoullis: a language and a tool for exploring the whole fabric of science. We also believe that much of the mathematical depth and vitality of calculus lies in connections to other sciences. The mathematical questions that arise are compelling in part because the answers matter to other disciplines. We began our work with a "clean slate," not by asking what parts of the traditional course to include or discard. Our starting points are thus our summary of what calculus is really about. Our curricular goals are what we aim to convey about the subject in the course. Our functional goals describe the attitudes and behaviors we hope our students will adopt in using calculus to approach scientific and mathematical questions.

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Advanced Algebra v. 1.0

Contributor: Redden

License: CC BY-NC-SA

Intermediate Algebra is the second part of a two-part course in Algebra. Written in a clear and concise manner, it carefully builds on the basics learned in Elementary Algebra and introduces the more advanced topics required for further study of applications found in most disciplines. Used as a standalone textbook, it offers plenty of review as well as something new to engage the student in each chapter. Written as a blend of the traditional and graphical approaches to the subject, this textbook introduces functions early and stresses the geometry behind the algebra. While CAS independent, a standard scientific calculator will be required and further research using technology is encouraged.

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The Art of Polynomial Interpolation

Contributor: Murphy

Publisher: Pennsylvania State University

License: CC BY-NC

The inspiration for this text grew out of a simple question that emerged over a number of years of teaching math to Middle School, High School and College students.

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Basic Algebra with Applications - 5th Edition

Contributor: Zaigralin

Publisher: Ivan G. Zaigralin

License: CC BY-SA

Basic Algebra with Applications

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Mathematics for Biomedical Physics

Contributor: Wadehra

Publisher: Wayne State University Library System

License: CC BY

Mathematics for Biomedical Physics is an open access peer-reviewed textbook geared to introduce several mathematical topics at the rudimentary level so that students can appreciate the applications of mathematics to the interdisciplinary field of biomedical physics. Most of the topics are presented in their simplest but rigorous form so that students can easily understand the advanced form of these topics when the need arises. Several end-of-chapter problems and chapter examples relate the applications of mathematics to biomedical physics. After mastering the topics of this book, students would be ready to embark on quantitative thinking in various topics of biology and medicine

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Tea Time Linear Algebra Explorations in Mathematics - 2nd Edition

Contributor: Brin

Publisher: Leon Q. Brin

License: CC BY-SA

This creation is an all-purpose open source textbook for linear algebra classes of all ilks. Inside you will find a complete and engaging introduction to linear algebra, making it a perfect primary resource for classroom study.

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Big Data for Epidemiology: Applied Data Analysis Using National Health Surveys

Contributor: Kindratt

Publisher: Mavs Open Press

License: CC BY

National data sets provide an avenue for students to practice data analytic skills while also answering meaningful research questions. This open education resource was developed to train future public health professionals how to conduct secondary data analysis of national health surveys using SAS statistical software. SAS software was selected because it is one of the most commonly used software programs used among public health departments and academia. The book includes details on how to analyze public-use data from five common national health surveys, including the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS), Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and National Health and Nutrition and Examination Survey (NHANES). All datasets and corresponding syntax files are available from the Open ICPSR Data Repository.

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Statistics for Research Students

Contributors: Fein, Gilmour, Machin, and Hendry

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

License: CC BY

This book aims to help you understand and navigate statistical concepts and the main types of statistical analyses essential for research students.

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