Models All Around

Synopsis: Mathematical models are developed for various reasons - they can benefit the individual in some way, or satisfy intellectual curiosity, or enable a better response to other models. This programme explores all these reasons by using everyday examples: buying a new car, queueing at a roundabout, spacing lamposts, siting a new supermarket. The suggests that modelling enhances citizens’ responses to schemes proposed by others.
Series: Mathematical Models and Methods, Course Mst204
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1993
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
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Subjects: Mathematics
Keywords: mathematical modelling; traffic modelling

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Mike Crampin
Nicola Ponton

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