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ERIC Number: EJ691878
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 7
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 5
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0020-739X
Commutative Semigroups and a Generalization of the Concept of Mean
Biasi, C.; Zuffi, E.M.
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v36 n5 p566-572 Jul-Aug 2005
The main purpose in this note is to provide a generalization of the concept of mean, using the algebraic structure of commutative semigroups. Also, the pedagogical aim is to discuss with undergraduate math students the idea of generalizing a concept or a structure as a typical mathematical activity.
Descriptors: Generalization, Mathematics Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Language: English
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