Books with TOC by Michael Round
Specific elements essential to all my work are as follows: 1. System Description: the incorporation of conceptual & operational definitions as a necessity in defining the system under consideration. 2. Model Creation: the abstraction & integration of the essential elements appropriate to the definition of the system under consideration. 3. Simulation & Explanation: the incorporation of variability and random events into the model allows for repeated trials - aiding in the understanding of the model relative to the system - in addition to being an invaluable aid in explaining work to others. 4. Quality & Process Improvement: the incorporation of the Deming and Shewhart quality philosophies, and Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints to aid in all of the above. 5. Design / Presentation: proper ideas need be properly communicated; otherwise, they are as valuable as improper ideas. |
 These five elements I summarize in my logo. Most systems under evaluation exist in an informal state of chaos / disorder: “Order from Disorder” is the first element I seek. Once order has been achieved, System Stability is my second requirement. Given the presence of Order and Stability, real improvement can be achieved. Order and Stability I refer to as the foundations of a RATIONAL SYSTEM. |
=EQUALS=, Volume 1, considers the Mandelbrot Set, Archimedes and the “Eureka” moment, Statistics, and a look at Volume. Each volume of =EQUALS= includes access to the accompanying spreadsheets designed for each article.
The GOAL of =EQUALS= is the integration of four disciplines into a single unit of investigative discovery - and the understanding of nature: mathematics, science, computer programming, and logical thinking.
=EQUALS=, Volume 2, considers Interest rates and mortgages, circle packing, prime numbers, and population change and “The Game of Life”. Each volume includes access to accompanying spreadsheets to each article.
The GOAL of =EQUALS= is the integration of four disciplines into a single unit of investigative discovery - and the understanding of nature: mathematics, science, computer programming, and logical thinking.
=EQUALS= Volume 3, considers The GlobalFlyer and Steve Fossett, the beauty of Line Designs, problems with coins and streams and the quadratic formula, and a new look at fractals. Each volume includes access to accompanying spreadsheets to each article.
The GOAL of =EQUALS= is the integration of four disciplines into a single unit of investigative discovery - and the understanding of nature: mathematics, science, computer programming, and logical thinking.
