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    1991-JR_Lobry-P_Flandois-Comparison of Monod's Growth Model Parameters from the Same Data Set
    The paper obtains the parameters in Monod's Growth model using a minimization of the sum of square errors with a given data set and obtains confidence intervals
    Confidence intervalssum of square errorslinearizationgrowthModo Growth model
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    8-002-TrigSumRepresentation-TechniqueNarrative
    Students discover how to represent functions as sums of trigonometric functions and the value of such representations in many fields. This is an introduction to the study of Fourier Series.
    estimationTrigonometryTrigonometric Functionssum of square errorsfinite sumFourier seriesFouriere sumspectrumapproximatiopn
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    3-015-StyrofoamBallFall-ModelingScenario
    We are given data on a falling Styrofoam ball and we seek to model this motion.
    footballresistancegravityfalling bodysum of square errorsNewton's Second Law of Motionsum of forcesstyrofoam
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    1-047a-CondensationOptimization-ModelingScenario
    We seek to optimize a condensation process which is modeled by a simulation using the random motion of 200 particles in a 50 by 50 square in which a particle bounces off the two vertical and top walls and condenses on the bottom wall.
    simulationdataoptimizationenergycondensationbest fitcostsum of scquare errors
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    1-047-Condensation-ModelingScenario
    We simulate the random motion of 200 particles in a 50 by 50 square in which a particle bounces off the two vertical and top walls and condenses on the bottom wall. Animations are produced and data is offered for modeling with a differential...
    simulationsum of square errorscondensationbest fit
    Modeling Scenario
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    1-061-PotatoCooling-ModelingScenario
    We model the cooling of a baked potato and compare it to student-collected data.
    least sum of square errorsNewton's Law of Coolingcoolingpotato
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    5-011-ModelingIbuprofren-ModelingScenario
    We consider modeling of data from a clinical experiment administered as oral doses of 400 mg ibuprofen, an analgesic pain reliever. Concentrations of ibuprofen in the serum/plasma of the subjects were recorded after the initial ingestion of the...
    dataAICAkaike Information Criterionabsorptionsum of square errorscompartment modelibuprofendelay
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    1-009-ICUSpread-ModelingScenario
    We offer students the opportunity to model the percentage of voluntary nonprofit hospitals in the United States with Intensive Care Units during the period of 1958-1974.
    logisticsum of square errorsIntensive Care Unithospitalspread
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    1-030-EyeModel-ModelingScenario
    We offer a mathematical modeling experience using differential equations to model the volume of an intraocular gas bubble used by ophthalmologists to aid the healing of a surgically repaired region of the retina.
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    4-035-ParEstSteadyState-ModelingScenario
    Students estimate parameters in a second order, linear, ordinary differential equations through analysis of the steady state solution. By applying a driver we can collect data in terms of the parameters and estimate these parameters
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    6-019-EnablingEpidemicExploration-ModelingScenario
    We became aware of several interesting possibilities for a modeling opportunity with data and we invited you to explore the several routes to parameter estimation in a SIR model with respect to the data offered.
    Akaike Information CriterionMichaelis-Mentenepidemicsaturationgradientleast sum of square errors
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    1-085-DrugBolus-ModelingScenario
    Given data on the concentration of a drug in the plasma of a human in mg/L at certain time intervals in hours can we determine the rate at which the drug leaves the plasma as well as the initial amount administered in a intravenous bolus of the drug?
    concentrationsum of square errorsbolusdrugrate constantadminister
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    3-090-OneSpringMass-ModelingScenario
    We lead students through building a mathematical model for a single mass (bob)-spring system that is hanging vertically. We also lead the students, using data that they collect together with their model to approximate the value of the spring...
    undampedsum of square errorsmass springHooke's Lawoscilationleast-squares approximation
    Potential Scenario
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    2003-Bohren-Dimensional analysis-falling bodies--fine art of not solving differential equations
    Dimensional analysis is a simple, physically transparent and intuitive method for obtaining approximate solutions to physics problems, especially in mechanics.
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    5-077-MandMAttritionWarfare-ModelingScenario
    Students model attrition between two opposing forces using M&M candies and discover a system of linear differential equations of order one, often called the Lanchester equations.
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    3-010-EnergyInSpringMassSystem-ModlingScenario
    As a way to synthesize the effects of damping and forcing terms, this activity is meant to encourage students to explore how different forcing terms will change the total energy in a mass-spring system.
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    3-030-SecondOrderIntro-ModelingScenario
    We outline the solution strategies involved in solving second-order, linear, constant coefficient ordinary differential equations, both homogeneous and nonhomogeneous and offer many application and modeling activities.
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    3-009-BallDropInWater-ModelingScenario
    We conduct an analysis of a falling ball in liquid to determine its terminal velocity and to ascertain just what radius ball for a given mass density is necessary to attain a designated terminal velocity.
    resistancegravityfalling bodyterminal velocitybuoyancy
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    3-130-MatterOfSomeGravity-ModelingScenario
    This project introduces the concept of an inverse problem (or parameter estimation), in the context of the simple linearized pendulum ordinary differential equation.
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    4-020-AnIEDBlast-ModelingScenario
    These three exercises offer students a chance to model with second order ordinary differential equations, how they might incorporate a spring-mass system into a larger model, and how they can use the model to determine the results of a dynamical...
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