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2009-Reid-King-Pendulum Motion and Differential Equations
This article presents a relatively simple, real-world example that instructors can use in the classroom to let students explore the effect of simplifying assumptions on a model’s ability to reflect real-world behavior.
pendulum
physical pendulum
Potential Scenario
184
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66
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0
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2014-Eckhoff-EtAl-Fun with maths-exploring implications of mathematical models for malaria eradication
. In this note, four examples demonstrate both the effects of model structures and assumptions and also the benefits of using a diversity of model approaches fomalaria eradication strategies.
vaccine
malaria
migration
eradication
seasonality
Modeling Scenario
487
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270
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0
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1-001a-MMDeathImmigration-Variation-ModelingScenario
We model exponential death with m&m's as well as death with immigration.
simulation
data
m&m
immigration
death
Modeling Scenario
288
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128
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0
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1-044-CollegeBound-ModelingScenario
Preparing for four years of college for a friend of the family's newborn is the task. Making assumptions about costs, timing, interest rates, and fiscal capabilities are the order of the day.
interest rate
college saving
tuition
room and board
Potential Scenario
119
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71
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0
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2010-Roberto_Munoz-Alicea-Mathematical Model for Enzyme Kinetics-Multiple Timescales Analysis
We study a basic model for enzyme substrate reaction. Through several assumptions and via nondimensionalization, we simplify the equations.
kinetics
Enzyme
substrate
nondimensionalization
multiple timescales
Article or Presentation
175
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69
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0
comments
1994-Brian_Winkel-Ant_Tunnels_and_Calculus
A simple mathematical model describing the time it takes for an ant to construct a linear tunnel of length x is produced from five intuitively acceptable assumptions.
differential equations
difference equation
first order
derivative definition
ant tunnel
Article or Presentation
88
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46
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0
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2012-R_B_Ogunrinde-J_Sunday-On_some_models_based_on_second_order_differential_equations
This paper presents some models based on second order differential equations. This is a very straightforward article with good explanations of modeling assumptions.
combat
combat model
species interaction
Modeling Scenario
371
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159
downloads
0
comments
1-039-StochasticPopModels-ModelingScenario
We develop strategies for creating a population model using some simple probabilistic assumptions. These assumptions lead to a system of differential equations for the probability that a system is in state (or population size) n at time t.
Probability
population dynamics
Variance
Mean
stochastic
deterministic
Modeling Scenario
284
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196
downloads
0
comments
1-003-CollegeSavings-ModelingScenario
We present a modeling opportunity for students in which they have to plan and model for saving for a child's complete college education.
college
savings
interest rate
college cost
sensitiviyty
Potential Scenario
121
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53
downloads
0
comments
2017-Adolfo_Rumbos-Differential Equations and modeling
The study of any phenomenon in the physical or biological sciences, in which continuity and differentiability assumptions about the quantities in question can be made, invariably leads to a differential equation, or a system of differential...
pendulum
Lotka Volterra equations
existence
uniqueness
Modeling Scenario
360
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448
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0
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1-001-MM-DeathAndImmigration-ModelingScenario
We conduct a simulation of death and immigration, using a small set of "individuals", m&m candies or any two sided object (coin, chips), in which upon tossing a set of individuals we cause some to die and others then to immigrate. Modeling ensues!
simulation
immigration
death
Spanish
dats
Winkel
Brian Winkel
Modeling Scenario
261
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505
downloads
0
comments
1-170-CensusModeling-ModelingScenario
Students who have studied models for population are likely to be familiar with the exponential and the logistic population models. The goal here is to explore the role of modeling assumptions in choosing which model to use.
logistic growth
exponential
population
U.S. Census Data
assumption
Google Sheets
Unites States
Guatemala
Modeling Scenario
196
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198
downloads
0
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1-107-ClothDry-ModelingScenario
We build a mathematical model for the rate of drying in a wet cloth while hanging in air. A model can be based on underlying physical principles (analytic) or based on observations and reasoned equations, but no physical assumptions (empirical).
drying
cloth
evaporation
Potential Scenario
130
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42
downloads
0
comments
2008-Ribbing-EtAl-Mathematical models of diabetes progression
Writing a good model for diabetes progression is difficult because the long time span of the disease makes experimental verification of modeling hypotheses extremely awkward. underlying the
physiology
clinical trials
diabetes
diabetes progression
Modeling Scenario
252
views
154
downloads
0
comments
1-035-DotseroVolcanoEruption-ModelingScenario
In this scenario, we use Carbon-14 dating of the Dotsero volcano in Colorado as a way of emphasizing this multistage process of modeling.
exponential decay
half-life
decay
Euler's method
carbon dating
decay rate
Carbon-14
Dotsero volcano
volcano
Modeling Scenario
197
views
382
downloads
0
comments
1-126-MarriageMath-ModelingScenario
We will explore a model which describes the process of entry into marriage by an individual. In the model, rate of change in the fraction of the cohort already married will be investigated along with two governing assumptions;.
marriage
Gompertz function
Modeling Scenario
436
views
274
downloads
0
comments
1-006-Financing-ModelingScenario
We describe two situations, one in which we are saving for a purpose and one in which we are borrowing for a purpose. In the first case we ask for discrete and continuous model of the situation and in the second case we ask that the results of...
finance
savings
loan
interest rate
payment
Potential Scenario
155
views
48
downloads
0
comments
1997-Bonnie_Shulman-Using Original Sources to Teach the Logistic Equation
This Module uses original data, diagrams, and texts from three original sources to develop the logistic model of growth in natural systems with limited resources.
logistic
original source
Modeling Scenario
876
views
952
downloads
0
comments
1-007-AntTunnelBuilding-ModelingScenario
We pose the prospect of modeling just how long an ant takes to build a tunnel. With a bit of guidance students produce a model for the time it takes to build a tunnel of length x into the side of a damp sandy hill.
Spanish
hormiga
túnel
ant
tunnel
Modeling Scenario
321
views
424
downloads
1
comments
1-017-DiseaseSpread-ModelingScenario
Using a grid and m&m candies, we simulate the spread of disease. Students conduct the simulation and collect data to estimate parameters (in several ways) in a differential equation model for the spread of the disease.
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