Download or read book Functions, Data and Models written by Sheldon P. Gordon and published by MAA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses primarily on mathematical concepts and mathematical thinking, thereby achieving a balance among geometric, numerical, symbolic, and statistical approaches, rather than focusing on algebraic manipulation. Gordon incorporates a significant amount of statistical reasoning and methods as natural applications of more standard college algebra topics. --From publisher description.