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This paper details how Galileo Galilei affected history by discovering the potential of the telescope, pioneering new approaches to science, and challenging the authority of the Catholic Church.

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"Galileo Galilei was a mathematician, an astronomer, and a physicist who made several significant contributions to modern scientific thought. During his life, he made many scientific discoveries, often in contradiction with the centuries-old ideas of the Greek philosopher Aristotle. These contradictions led to great conflict with the Catholic Church; however, he emerged as a symbol to others who oppose unyielding authority and champion scientific progress. As James Reston's biography Galileo makes clear, Galileo is a historical figure who affected history by discovering the potential of the telescope, pioneering new approaches to science, and challenging the authority of the Catholic Church."

Tags:astronomy, galilei, galileo, mathematics, physics, science

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This paper explains how if it were not for Albert Einstein the world would be a lot different today as his discoveries and theories lead the way for physicists.

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"When ever the phrase great mind or genius is mentioned usually one name comes to mind, and this name is Albert Einstein. This is so, because Einstein may very well have been the greatest mind of the twentieth century. Einstein revolutionized modern scientific thinking and was a master of physics and mathematics. From an early age Einstein showed skills and interests rare among others his age. From the beginning Einstein was destined for something special."

Tags:biography, scientist, relativity

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A short history of the great Greek mathematicians. Amongst those discussed are Pythagoras, Zeno, Euclid, Hippocrates, and Thales. This essay is a brief overview of their major contributions to modern mathematics.

Tags:greek, hippocrates, mathematicians, mathematics, pythagoras, thales, zeno

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This paper briefly gives a background of Pierre de Fermat and states this famous theorem - FLT. It looks at a few working examples of problems related to the theorem and how mathematicians think that they have finally solved them.

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"Pierre de Fermat was born near Montauban in 1601. He was born in a family reared by a leather-merchant who was his father and was educated at home. He was essentially a lawyer and was an amateur mathematician. Throughout his life, Fermat published only one mathematical paper, which was written anonymously and appeared as an appendix to a book. He died in 1655. (Ball) Fermat's Last Theorem (FLT) has been one of the most fascinating theorems in mathematics. This theorem has been one the great, unsolved problems in this field for three hundred and fifty some years. Some experts believe, however, that the problem has been solved."

Tags:mathematics, theorem, proof, symbol, complex, figure, FLT

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This paper examines why it is necessary to learn algebra. It shows its everyday uses and importance. It uses some basic examples such as calculating the miles per gallon of a car, and solving a calendar riddle.

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"Algebra is simply the branch of mathematics in which the operations and procedures of addition and multiplication are applied to variables rather than specific numbers. It is also probably the subject about which schoolchildren are most likely to ask the question: What good will this ever do me when I get out of school. This paper puts forth three different answers to that eternal question of what good will algebra do me?"

Tags:math, school, education, learnning, variables, mathamatics

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"The purpose of this research is to examine the nonfiction book How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff. The plan of the research will be to set forth the main ideas of the book as a chapter-by-chapter summary of the important ideas, including examples of misleading uses of statistics of the type presented.

The Sample with the Built-In Bias. Statistical measurement begins with assembling a credible sample of respondents on which to base conclusions that can be generalized from the sample to the population. There are two factors to consider: whether the respondents are truly representative of what is being measured, and whether the respondents tell the truth when they are asked questions. Both features of a sample may contribute to bias in the reporting of information. Huff cites a survey in which voters in 1936 were asked over the phone predict election ..."

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This paper begins with a brief examination of the life and accomplishments of Alfred North Whitehead. The paper then goes on to describe the three elements, according to Whitehead, that play a vital role in the intellectual and ethical evolution of humanity. The paper also defines Whitehead's theory of noble discontent and its three internal related aspects. Each of Whitehead's three essential elements to humanity's evolution are then discussed and analyzed in detail.

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"According to the philosopher Alfred North Whitehead there are three terms that play a vital role in the intellectual and ethical evolution of humanity. Whitehead argues that without these three elements the evolutionary process would not occur. The term "noble discontent" from Alfred North Whitehead's readings Adventure of Ideas is structured by, beauty, intelligence and duty. This paper will argue that Whitehead's notion of "noble discontent" is a key ingredient in the intellectual and ethical development of human society since it has driven man to a higher rational thinker."

Tags:philosophy math, alfred north whitehead, noble discontent

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The movie, "A Beautiful Mind", tells the story of Nobel Prize winner John Nash's struggle with schizophrenia. It follows his journey from the point where he is not even aware he has schizophrenia to the point where Nash and his wife find a way to manage his condition. The paper shows that the movie provides a lot of information and insight into the psychological condition of schizophrenia, including information on the symptoms, the treatment and cures, the life for the individual, and for the individual's family. The paper also explains that the movie is effective at demonstrating various concepts related to schizophrenia and provides a fascinating insight into the disease of schizophrenia.

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"This leads to the other important point made from the film, which is that an individual can suffer from schizophrenia and still operate effectively. Nash's life is seen as he returns to the college to teach and continues completing his mathematics work, while still seeing the delusions. This life is clearly far from normal. But for Nash, it also seems the best option. At the end of the movie, it is shown that he has gained the respect of his co-workers. This suggests that with patience and understanding from others, individuals with schizophrenia can live effective lives, while managing their schizophrenia."

Tags:treatment, Wade, Tarvis

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"Statistics is a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, organization and analysis of numerical data the application of this information to make informed decisions in a variety of applications. Statistical results may be used to forecast business trends, define the extent of prevailing opinion throughout a given population, changes in availability of resources or assets, and provide quantifiable answers to questions in almost every type of business, social or political area. (Encarta) Professor Edwards of the Andover Theological Seminary defined statistics as "the ascertaining and bringing together of those facts which are fitted to illustrate the conditions and prospects of society.""

Tags:history, probability

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This paper discusses the usefulness of statistical significance testing in psychology through a critical examination of a study entitled "The Effect of Movie Portrayals on Audience Attitudes About Non-traditional Families and Sexual Orientation", conducted by Mazur and Emmers-Sommer. The paper explains that the critical analysis of the article demonstrates a number of the criticisms regarding the use of statistics in the field of psychology and that it makes clear that a great deal of improvement is necessary in the field's use of statistics. The paper concludes that if psychology is ever to become a recognized natural science, researchers within the field must become more cognizant of the proper and practical application of statistical methods.

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"The study "employed an experimental pre-test / post-test control group design" which randomly assigned participants to one of two groups (Mazur & Emmers-Sommer, 2002, 164). Individuals placed in the treatment group watched Object of My Affection, which featured a non-traditional family and a gay male couple within the storyline. The control group watched Father of the Bride II, which displayed no forms of non-traditional families and no inter-racial, gay or lesbian relationships. Immediately prior, to and following the viewing of the movies, each group completed Lye and Biblarz's Attitudes Toward Gender Roles and Family Life Scale, Herek's Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men (ATLG) scale and a demographics questionnaire. Lye and Biblarz's scale consisted of eleven items rated on a 7 point Likert-type scale while the ATLG was abridged from its original version on both gay men and lesbians to include only the 10 items on gay men, and was rated on a 9 point Likert-type scale. "

Tags:social, scientists, confidence, intervals