Chapter 12
Applications of functions
In this chapter we look at applications of mathematics in the sciences. In particular we look at black holes, U.S. population trends, and interest rates in Russia (see the section ). Then we introduce the idea of a or linear regression. Finally, are introduced.
The prerequisite is Chapter 6. While we believe that applications provide some of the most interesting problems, the topics under discussion in this chapter could be considered enrichment and are not needed in the development of functions in chapter 4.