The answer is probably e, π or √2. Issue 5 (4th July 2017)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- The answer is probably e, π or √2. Issue 5 (4th July 2017)
- Main Title:
- The answer is probably e, π or √2
- Authors:
- McCartney, Mark
- Abstract:
- ABSTRACT: A number of probabilistic experiments are described to estimate e, π and2, with results from computer simulations being used to investigate convergence. A number of possible classroom exercises and extensions are presented.
- Is Part Of:
- International journal of mathematical education in science and technology. Volume 48:Issue 5(2017)
- Journal:
- International journal of mathematical education in science and technology
- Issue:
- Volume 48:Issue 5(2017)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 48, Issue 5 (2017)
- Year:
- 2017
- Volume:
- 48
- Issue:
- 5
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2017-0048-0005-0000
- Page Start:
- 768
- Page End:
- 773
- Publication Date:
- 2017-07-04
- Subjects:
- Experimental mathematics -- estimation of constants -- Buffon's needle
Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals
Mathematics -- Periodicals
510.07 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/0020739X.asp ↗
http://www.tandfonline.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1080/0020739X.2016.1267809 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0020-739X
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- Legaldeposit
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