Archive for the ‘Mathematics’ Category

New measure of obesity - body adiposity index (BAI)

measure-body-fatResearchers have suggested a new way to determine body fat - the BAI. What is the math behind it?

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MathJax - render math on the Web on all browsers

Render math with MathJaxHere's another method for getting math onto a Web page - MathJax.

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More funny GraphJam graphs

More funny graphs from graphjamHere are some more funny graphs courtesy of GraphJam.

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Quadratic formula by completing the square - easier method

quadraticHere's an easier way to derive the Quadratic Formula using completing the square.

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Determining economic risk - Black Scholes formula

Determining economic risk - Black Scholes formulaThe Black Scholes Model is one of the many formulas used by the mathematical financial wizards to price options. How does it work?

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Multiplying matrices

Multiplying matricesThis article points to 2 interactives that show how to multiply matrices.

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Funny graphs - from GraphJam

Funny graphs from graphjamThis is fun - our lives in graphs. These funny images are a parody on statistical charts, by Graphjam.

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Inverse of a matrix by Gauss-Jordan elimination

inverse of a matrixHere's a method for finding inverses of matrices which reduces the chances of getting lost.

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Who lives there? Visual stats and social engineering

census-racesHere's some interesting visual statistics showing the racial composition of places in the USA.

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Happy new multicultural year

happy new yearThere are many calendars in use around the world. Here are 4 of them in one.

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