Computer Software in Science and Mathematics.

Wolfram, Stephen

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ERIC Number: EJ304677

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Publication Date: 1984

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Computer Software in Science and Mathematics.

Wolfram, Stephen

Scientific American, v251 n3 p188-92,194,196-200,203 Sep 1984

Discusses the use of computer programs in science and mathematics. Provides examples of how computation offers a new means of describing and investigating scientific and mathematical systems and how computer simulation can be used to examine new kinds of models for natural phenomena. (JN)

Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computation, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Higher Education, Mathematical Models, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Scientific Research

Publication Type: Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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