01338nam a2200229Ia 4500003000400000005001700004008004000021020001800061040000900079041000800088082002100096100001900117245003800136260004400174300002600218365001600244520074000260650003101000650001701031650003901048700002101087OSt20220616100353.0210210b2004   xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  a9780486435152  cAloy  aeng  a511.8 223bMEYC  aWalter J Meyer  aConcepts of mathematical modeling  aNew YorkbDover Publications, Incc2004  avii,440bPBc23x16cm.  2Mathematics  aAppropriate for undergraduate and graduate students, this text features independent sections that illustrate the most important principles of mathematical modeling, a variety of applications, and classic models. Students with a solid background in calculus and some knowledge of probability and matrix theory will find the material entirely accessible. The range of subjects includes topics from the physical, biological, and social sciences, as well as those of operations research. Discussions cover related mathematical tools and the historical eras from which the applications are drawn. Each section is preceded by an abstract and statement of prerequisites, and answers or hints are provided for selected exercises. 1984 edition.  aRelation of Models to Data  aOptimization  aMacro and Micro Poplulation Models  aMEYER (Walter J)