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A calculus theorem motivated by a statistics problem

Authors :
Farnsworth, David L.
Source :
The College Mathematics Journal. March, 2004, Vol. 35 Issue 2, 126-129
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

A theorem presents conditions for the intervals supporting a prescribed area arise in statistics to be the shortest. Further, the fundamental theorem of calculus shows that the rate of change of area at each x is f(x).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07468342
Volume :
35
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The College Mathematics Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.145592145