Abstract
Biology and mathematics are inextricably linked. In this article, we show a few of the many areas in which this linkage might be made explicit. By doing so, teachers can deepen students’ understanding and appreciation of both subjects. In this article, we explore some of these areas, providing brief explanations of the mathematics and some of the applications in biology, with ideas for some of the investigations that teachers might wish to pose to their students.
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Vol. 75 No. 4, April 2013
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- Article
- Abstract
- Precision vs. Accuracy
- Powers of 10 & Multiplication by 1
- Exponents & Logarithms
- Selecting the Best Data Display
- Proportions
- Squaring a Binomial: Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
- Using a t-Test to Determine Whether Two Populations Are Really Different
- Other Areas for Connecting Mathematics to Biology
- References
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