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ERIC Number: EJ420588
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-9890
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A New Extension of the Derivative.
Kopel, Daniel; Schramm, Michael
American Mathematical Monthly, v97 n3 p230-33 Mar 1990
Discussed are the vital properties that an operator must have to be called a derivative and how derivatives work. Presented is an extension of the derivative that uses least squares to find the line of best fit. (KR)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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