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Piece of Cake, A

Synopsis
Illustrates the steps involved in the mathematical modelling cycle, using as an example the need to produce a model for the baking time and a cake of given weight. The model is developed in a discussion among a baker, a mathematician and a layman. Cakes are baked to generate data for the model, and issues concerning the control of the experiments are raised.
Series
Mu120 Videocassette 2
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 16 min.
Year of production
1996
Availability
Sale
Subjects
Mathematics
Keywords
mathematical modelling

Credits

Producer
Steve Evanson

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
NB. As of May 2016 Open University Worldwide are no longer distributing DVDs. They have posted this message on their website: ‘Unfortunately Open University Worldwide Limited has decided that product sales are no longer viable given the reduced funding to Higher Education institutions and diminishing demand for the products we have traditionally stocked. At present the Open University Students Association (OUSA) will continue to sell the "Good Study Guide", and we are in discussion with other possible distributors to continue to make The Open University’s products available for purchase. As soon as we have any information on other channels of distribution we will update this notice’. Some products are still available via second hand dealers on Amazon.co.uk

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