{"product_id":"modeling-change-and-uncertainty-william-p-fox-9781032062372","title":"Modeling Change and Uncertainty: Machine Learning and Other Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003eMathematical modeling is a powerful craft that requires practice. The more practice the better one will become in executing the art. The authors wrote this book to develop the craft of mathematical modeling and to foster a desire for lifelong learning, habits of mind and develop competent and confident problem solvers and decision makers for the 21st century. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book offers a problem-solving approach. The authors introduce a problem to help motivate the learning of a particular mathematical modeling topic. The problem provides the issue or what is needed to solve using an appropriate modeling technique. Then principles are applied to the problem and present the steps in obtaining an appropriate model to solve the problem. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eModeling Change and Uncertainty: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers both linear and nonlinear models of discrete dynamical systems. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces statistics and probability modeling. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces critical statistical concepts to handle univariate and multivariate data. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablishes a foundation in probability modeling. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses ordinary differential equations (ODEs) to develop a more robust solution to problems. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses linear programming and machine learning to support decision making. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces the reality of uncertainty and randomness that is all around us. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the use of linear programing to solve common problems in modern industry. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses he power and limitations of simulations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces the methods and formulas used in businesses and financial organizations. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces valuable techniques using Excel, MAPLE, and R. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMathematical modeling offers a framework for decision makers in all fields. This framework consists of four key components: the formulation process, the solution process, interpretation of the solution in the context of the actual problem, and sensitivity analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eModeling Change and Uncertainty will be of interest to mathematics departments offering advanced mathematical modeling courses focused on decision making or discrete mathematical modeling and by undergraduate, graduate students and practitioners looking for an opportunity to develop, practice, and apply the craft of mathematical modeling. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Perfect Partners: Combining Models of Change and Uncertainty with Technology\u003cbr\u003e2. Modeling Change: Discrete Dynamical Systems (DDS) and Modeling Systems of DDS\u003cbr\u003e3. Statistical and Probabilistic Models\u003cbr\u003e4. Modeling with Probability\u003cbr\u003e5. Differential Equations\u003cbr\u003e6. Forecasting with Linear Programming and Machine Learning\u003cbr\u003e7. Stochastic Models and Markov Chains\u003cbr\u003e8. Linear Programming\u003cbr\u003e9. Simulation of Queueing Models\u003cbr\u003e10. Modeling of Financial Analysis\u003cbr\u003e11. Reliability Models\u003cbr\u003e12. Machine Learning and Unconstrained Optimal Process \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. William P. Fox\u003c\/strong\u003e　is currently a visiting professor of Computational Operations Research at the College of William and Mary. He is an emeritus professor in the Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School and teaches a three-course sequence in mathematical modeling for decision making. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University. He has taught at the United States Military Academy for twelve years until retiring and at Francis Marion University where he was the chair of mathematics for eight years. He has many publications and scholarly activities including twenty plus books and one hundred and fifty journal articles.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonel (R) Robert E. Burks, Jr., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Defense Analysis Department of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and the Director of the NPS' Wargaming Center. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He is a retired logistics Army Colonel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William P. Fox, Robert E. 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