Schaum's Outline of Basic Mathematics with Applications to Science and Technology (Schaum's Outlines) - Softcover

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Ramon A. Mata-Toledo, Ph.D. (Harrisonburg, VA) is an associate professor of computer science at James Madison with 30 years of teaching experience. Pauline K. Cushman, Ph.D. (Harrisonburg, VA) is an assistant professor of integrated science and technology and computer science at James Madison University.

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Master basic mathematics with applications to science and technology with this simple-to-use guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge over your classmates. Use Schaum's!

If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: Brush up before tests; Find answers fast; Study quickly and more effectively; Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy texts. Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in handy and succinct format, without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's lets you study at your own pace and reminds you of all the important facts you need to remember, fast! And Schaum's are so complete they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams. Inside, you will find:

• Coverage of all course fundamentals, supplementing any class text
• 627 fully worked problems, including step-by-step solutions
• Ideal format for independent study
• New chapter on descriptive statistics
• New sections on binary representation of integers
• Boolean operations, floating-point representation, and how to read ASCII
• An introduction to graphing calculators

If you want top grades and a thorough understanding of basic mathematics with applications to science and technology, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

• Chapters include:
• Decimal Fractions
• Measurement and Scientific Notation
• Common Fractions
• Percentage; Essentials of Algebra
• Ratio and Proportion
• Linear Equations
• Exponents and Radicals
• Logarithms
• Quadratic Equations and Square Roots
• Essentials of Plane Geometry; Solid Figures
• Trigonometric Functions
• Solution of Triangles
• Vectors
• Radian Measure
• Conic Sections
• The Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal Numbering Systems