Math and Philosophy
The first and most difficult task at hand is in deciding what words I’m going to use and what attitude I am seeking to portray in this paper. I realize that in order to write a paper of any validity,…
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Monthly Archive: February 2014
Research Methodologies
February 14, 2014 Social Science
Understanding the different types of scientific studies that psychologist’s use is not difficult at all. In fact, once you learn the basic methodologies and a few terms it is easy to put into practice. While I probably practice Naturalistic Observation…
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Using Math in the Real World
I was that average high school student sitting in the back row, center seat during algebra class every afternoon at 2:00. You know the type, if you were not the type yourself. I watched the clock intensely, slumped down in…
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Research into the Role of the Appendix
February 14, 2014 Medical Science
The appendix is a small, worm-shaped organ that lies at the junction of the small and large intestine. Its purpose has long been debated, with many medical experts suggesting that it has no use at all, while others believe it…
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How to Read and Interpret a Box Plot
In statistical analysis, a box plot is a graph that can be a valuable source of easy-to-interpret information about a sample of study. A box plot can provide information about a sample’s range, median, normality of the distribution, and skew…
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Number System
Many different base number systems are used to represent numeric values. Each number system has its own importance and usage. Decimal number system, base 10 This is the most fundamental number system we all use in mathematics. Everybody knows there…
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Reproductive Process of Seahorses
Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about the “birds and the bees,” the reproductive life of the seahorse comes along. In a very unique anomaly of nature, it is the male of the seahorse species…
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An Overview of the Wolf Prize in Mathematics
The Wolf Prize in Mathematics was probably one of the closest and first equivalents to the “Nobel Prize” for Mathematics. This is one of the six Wolf Prizes that are awarded since its establishment in 1978. The other awards include:…
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Reproduction in Multicellular Algae
Multicellular algae are groups of mostly aquatic plants that derive their food from the manufacture of chlorophyll during photosynthesis. They are composed of several cells and reproduce somewhat differently from other types of plant. They do not have roots, leaves…
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Overview of the Abel Prize
The Abel Prize is a recent type of annual international prize in regards to mathematics. In a sense, the Abel Prize is the Norwegian equivalent to the Nobel Prize. Unlike the Nobel Prize, the Abel Prize is focused on the…
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