Innumeracy : mathematical illiteracy and its consequences
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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Published
New York : Hill and Wang, 2001.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xvi, 180 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 11, 10 Points
Level 11, 10 Points
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Presents a discussion of innumeracy, the inability to deal comfortably with the fundamental notions of number and chance, and looks at the consequences of mathematical illiteracy as seen in stock scams, diet and medical claims, sports records, lotteries, and other scenarios.
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Adult,Follett Library Resources
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Adult
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Paulos, J. A. (2001). Innumeracy: mathematical illiteracy and its consequences (1st pbk. ed.). Hill and Wang.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Paulos, John Allen. 2001. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences. Hill and Wang.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Paulos, John Allen. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Hill and Wang, 2001.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Paulos, John Allen. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1st pbk. ed., Hill and Wang, 2001.
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