The joy of finite mathematics : the language and art of math

__The Joy of Finite Mathematics: The Language and Art of Math__ teaches students basic finite mathematics through a foundational understanding of the underlying symbolic language and its many dialects, including logic, set theory, combinatorics (counting), probability, statistics, geometry, algebra, and finance. Through detailed explanations of the concepts, step-by-step procedures, and clearly defined formulae, readers learn to apply math to subjects ranging from reason (logic) to finance (personal budget), making this interactive and engaging book appropriate for non-science, undergraduate students in the liberal arts, social sciences, finance, economics, and other humanities areas. The authors utilize important historical facts, pose interesting and relevant questions, and reference real-world events to challenge, inspire, and motivate students to learn the subject of mathematical thinking and its relevance. The book is based on the authors’ experience teaching Liberal Arts Math and other courses to students of various backgrounds and majors, and is also appropriate for preparing students for Florida’s CLAST exam or similar core requirements. * Highlighted definitions, rules, methods, and procedures, and abundant tables, diagrams, and graphs, clearly illustrate important concepts and methods * Provides end-of-chapter vocabulary and concept reviews, as well as robust review exercises and a practice test * Contains information relevant to a wide range of topics, including symbolic language, contemporary math, liberal arts math, social sciences math, basic math for finance, math for humanities, probability, and the C.L.A.S.T. exam * Optional advanced sections and challenging problems are included for use at the discretion of the instructor * Online resources include PowerPoint Presentations for instructors and a useful student manual

The Joy of Finite Mathematics: The Language and Art of Math teaches students basic finite mathematics through a foundational understanding of the underlying symbolic language and its many dialects, including logic, set theory, combinatorics (counting), probability, statistics, geometry, algebra, and finance.

Through detailed explanations of the concepts, step-by-step procedures, and clearly defined formulae, readers learn to apply math to subjects ranging from reason (logic) to finance (personal budget), making this interactive and engaging book appropriate for non-science, undergraduate students in the liberal arts, social sciences, finance, economics, and other humanities areas.

The authors utilize important historical facts, pose interesting and relevant questions, and reference real-world events to challenge, inspire, and motivate students to learn the subject of mathematical thinking and its relevance.

The book is based on the authors’ experience teaching Liberal Arts Math and other courses to students of various backgrounds and majors, and is also appropriate for preparing students for Florida’s CLAST exam or similar core requirements.

• Highlighted definitions, rules, methods, and procedures, and abundant tables, diagrams, and graphs, clearly illustrate important concepts and methods
• Provides end-of-chapter vocabulary and concept reviews, as well as robust review exercises and a practice test
• Contains information relevant to a wide range of topics, including symbolic language, contemporary math, liberal arts math, social sciences math, basic math for finance, math for humanities, probability, and the C.L.A.S.T. exam
• Optional advanced sections and challenging problems are included for use at the discretion of the instructor
• Online resources include PowerPoint Presentations for instructors and a useful student manual

The Joy of Finite Mathematics: The Language and Art of Math teaches students basic finite mathematics through a foundational understanding of the underlying symbolic language and its many dialects, including logic, set theory, combinatorics (counting), probability, statistics, geometry, algebra, and finance. Through detailed explanations of the concepts, step-by-step procedures, and clearly defined formulae, readers learn to apply math to subjects ranging from reason (logic) to finance (personal budget), making this interactive and engaging book appropriate for non-science, undergraduate students in the liberal arts, social sciences, finance, economics, and other humanities areas. The authors utilize important historical facts, pose interesting and relevant questions, and reference real-world events to challenge, inspire, and motivate students to learn the subject of mathematical thinking and its relevance. The book is based on the authors' experience teaching Liberal Arts Math and other courses to students of various backgrounds and majors, and is also appropriate for preparing students for Florida's CLAST exam or similar core requirements.-- Source other than the Library of Congress Content: Front Matter,Copyright,Dedications,About the Authors,Preface,Very Special Acknowledgment,Several Options for a Semester Course in Finite Mathematics,Joy of Finite Mathematics: Special FeaturesEntitled to full textChapter 1 - The Usefulness of Mathematics, Pages 1-13 Chapter 2 - Logic, Pages 15-85 Chapter 3 - Sets, Pages 87-119 Chapter 4 - Counting Techniques, Pages 121-143 Chapter 5 - Basic Probability, Pages 145-185 Chapter 6 - Binomial Probability, Pages 187-230 Chapter 7 - Normal Probability, Pages 231-263 Chapter 8 - Basic Statistics, Pages 265-327 Chapter 9 - Geometry, Pages 329-375 Chapter 10 - Arithmetic and Algebra, Pages 377-456 Chapter 11 - Basic Finance, Pages 457-502 Chapter 12 - Game Theory, Pages 503-523 Appendix: Standard Normal, Pages 525-527 Index, Pages 529-532