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Interpolation For The Median In A Frequency Distribution, Paul Cox Sep 1940

Interpolation For The Median In A Frequency Distribution, Paul Cox

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to discuss completely the median of a frequency distribution: first, by showing clearly what a median is; second, by showing the present and possible future applications for the median in the field of mathematical statistics; third, by taking all methods for interpolating for the median which have been advocated in the literature, or which may not have been advocated to date but appear plausible, and discuss these methods as to the way they are used, the plausibility of their use, and the accuracy obtained by their use.

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The Evolution Of The Concept Of Axiom, William Fred Jones May 1940

The Evolution Of The Concept Of Axiom, William Fred Jones

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

The field of knowledge known as mathematics is composed of the totality of mathematical systems. A mathematical system consists of a body of propositions known as the axioms. The concern of this paper is with the axioms; in fact, with the change which has taken place during the centuries in the ideas of mathematicians about the axioms.

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New Formulae For The Determination Of The Yield Of A Bond, Marvin Roberts May 1940

New Formulae For The Determination Of The Yield Of A Bond, Marvin Roberts

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

A written contract to pay a certain amount of money on a specified redemption date, and to pay equal periodical dividends, is called a bond from a mathematical standpoint. The principal mentioned in the contract is its face value, or par value. The amount redeemed, or the redemption value, is denoted by C, the dividends by D, and the principal by F. A bond is redeemed at a par if C and F are the same, and at a premium if C is greater than F. The divided rate, or bond rate, is the interest rate named in the bond. …

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Upon The Asymptotic Representation Of Certain Entire Functions In Distant Portions Of The Plane, Abraham Franck May 1940

Upon The Asymptotic Representation Of Certain Entire Functions In Distant Portions Of The Plane, Abraham Franck

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

The purpose of this paper is to study two particular entire functions which satisfy the conditions set up in a theorem due to Newsom. It is to be hoped that this report may be preliminary to the invention of a method which will lend itself toward the solution of certain general problems.

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Upon The Asymptotic Representation Of Entire Functions Where The General Coefficient Is The Product Of Two Gamma Functions, James R. Ellis May 1939

Upon The Asymptotic Representation Of Entire Functions Where The General Coefficient Is The Product Of Two Gamma Functions, James R. Ellis

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

The essential purpose of this paper is to obtain further information in regard to the asymptotic representation of a power series.

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Some Applications Of The Principles Of Isomorphism And Variation To The Teaching Of Geometry, Ralph Mock Nov 1938

Some Applications Of The Principles Of Isomorphism And Variation To The Teaching Of Geometry, Ralph Mock

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

In summary, it should be stressed that the numerous examples of this paper are important only in so much as they illustrate the use of the devices and concepts emphasized in the study. It is our premise that plane geometry, as usually taught, does not possess the value which it might have. Certain changes in content as well as in presentation would materially improve the course. This study, then, presents suggestions for improving the ordinary course in two directions. First, by presenting logical propositions from the students' experiences which are partially isomorphic to the theorems of plane geometry, it is …

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The Efficiency Of Approximation Formulae For Determining The Rate Of Interest In Amortization Schedules, Wade Ellis May 1938

The Efficiency Of Approximation Formulae For Determining The Rate Of Interest In Amortization Schedules, Wade Ellis

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

The problem of this study is to determine the relative efficiency of the more important formulae for approximating the rate of interest involved in an amortization plan when the amount of the debt, the amount of the periodic payment, and the number of periods are known. By efficiency this meant the degree of accuracy obtainable, and the time required for solution.

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The Asymptotic Development Of A Special Type Of Power Series, David A. Lawson Jun 1937

The Asymptotic Development Of A Special Type Of Power Series, David A. Lawson

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to consider certain aspects of the theorem due to Walter B. Ford, may be considered as a function g(w) of the complex variable w=x+iy and as such satisfies two conditions chosen by the author.

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A Method Of Changing Certain Infinite Series To New But Equivalent Series, Moneta Gunilla Johnson Jan 1936

A Method Of Changing Certain Infinite Series To New But Equivalent Series, Moneta Gunilla Johnson

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

The purpose of this investigation is to prove that the sum of a series of variable terms of a certain type is equal to a constant plus the sum of another series of variable terms. As a result of this proof it may be hoped that certain series, which so far have not been summed, may be shown equal to a constant plus another series for which the sum is known.

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Foundations Of Differential Geometry., Frank Atkinson Rickey Jan 1935

Foundations Of Differential Geometry., Frank Atkinson Rickey

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

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Development Of Geometry And Its Assistance In Promoting Society, Nelson Jean May 1932

Development Of Geometry And Its Assistance In Promoting Society, Nelson Jean

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

Geometry, the science of space and its relations which exist between its various elements, linear, superficial and solid, develops and helps society.

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History Of Applied Geometry, Evelyn Jackson Jan 1930

History Of Applied Geometry, Evelyn Jackson

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

No abstract provided.

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