R. David Nelson était un mathématicien et universitaire dont le travail s'est concentré sur la cognition mathématique et l'histoire des mathématiques. Par sa carrière universitaire et ses publications, il a influencé le développement de la pensée et de l'éducation mathématiques. La contribution de Nelson a consisté à rendre les concepts mathématiques complexes accessibles et à plaider pour des réformes dans l'enseignement des mathématiques. Son expertise s'est reflétée tant dans son enseignement que dans ses écrits nombreux.
The Penguin Dictionary of Statistics is an extremely useful and comprehensive guide to the subject. An ideal reference book for A-level mathematics students and undergraduates, this dictionary is also accessible to students of other disciplines (economics, geography) who regularly use statistics, and to those in the business community who want to understand the terminology. Detailed definitions are supported by diagrams and charts.
From algebra to number theory, statistics to mechanics, this versatile and completely updated reference takes in all branches of pure and applied mathematics. Features include: � More than 3,200 cross-referenced entries, supported by dozens of explanatory diagrams � Expanded, up-to-date sections on such topics as chaos, fractals, and graph theory � Biographies of more than 200 key figures in mathematics � Comprehensive coverage of subjects taught in both high school and college