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Improved Approaches to Discrete and Continuous Logistic Growth

Authors :
Kalman, Dan
Source :
PRIMUS. 2023 33(2):107-122.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

In the precalculus curriculum, logistic growth generally appears in either a discrete or continuous setting. These actually feature distinct versions of logistic growth, and textbooks rarely provide exposure to both. In this paper, we show how each approach can be improved by incorporating an aspect of the other, based on a little known synthesis of the two approaches. The ultimate goal of the paper is to encourage precalculus instructors teaching either version of logistic growth to consider incorporating our proposed changes in their classes. Sample classroom materials are provided in the supplemental data, along with access to preprogrammed computer spreadsheets for student use and/or classroom demonstrations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1051-1970 and 1935-4053
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
PRIMUS
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1378551
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10511970.2022.2040664