estimation theory

This introduction to the mathematical estimating and rounding explains the difference between the two, their uses, and gives directions for estimating and rounding.

A simple introduction to estimation that explains how it is used, modeling, chunking, and other related concepts. Includes a glossary.

Text and illustrations about cars and trucks introduce the concepts of measurement and estimation.

"Introduces estimation using . . . facts about elephants. Readers will learn about the different species and their . . . sizes, while completing estimation exercises with the help of . . . photographs"--Publisher.

"This introduction to the mathematical estimating and rounding explains the difference between the two, their uses, and gives directions for estimating and rounding"-- Provided by publisher.

Gives suggestions for improving the accuracy of the estimates we make each day when exact counting or measuring is impossible or impractical.

Discusses the tools and math strategies that scientists use to work with large numbers, explores how the strategies of estimating and rounding make large numbers easier to work with, and identifies some uses of supercomputers.

Introduces the math concept of estimation through the use of simple rebus sentences, a rhyming story, and everyday examples. Includes a glossary.

Estimation is an important skill that children are informally introduced to through simple phrases like, in about five minutes or about five dollars. This book teaches children how to estimate and use estimates in everyday situations.

Secret Agent Matt Mattics needs viewers' help rounding numbers in order to stop Dr. Strangeglove from making time go backward and turning everyone back into infants.