Calculations

Cancer Research Applies a Markov Chain Monte Carlo Approach

March 28, 2013 by Mike DeHaan Leave a Comment

Cancer research just took a leap forward, with the application of math – namely a Markov Chain Monte Carlo approach to predicting cancer progression.

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The Circled Square Math Problem Claims Pi Equals Four

March 27, 2013 by Mike DeHaan 2 Comments

Does the troll’s circle-square math cartoon accurately demonstrate that pi is closer to 4, instead of the accepted value, 3.1415… and so on?

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Mythbusters Math to Compute G Forces from Falling in Bubble Wrap

March 17, 2013 by Mike DeHaan Leave a Comment

Can bubble wrap protect you when falling? Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters showed that it cannot, but what’s the math behind the bubble wrap myth?

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Math May Distinguish Flukes from Flu Epidemic Outbreaks

March 5, 2013 by Mike DeHaan Leave a Comment

When there’s a new strain of flu, we need to know how contagious it is. New math formulas can determine the chances of a new outbreak becoming an epidemic or pandemic.

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Roll Out the Simplest Mathematics Activity for Pi Day

February 25, 2013 by Mike DeHaan Leave a Comment

This simple math activity will help you calculate pi and various measurements of a circle, just in time for Pi Day, on March 14th.

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One Circular Math Activity for Pi Day

February 24, 2013 by Mike DeHaan Leave a Comment

Calculating pi by hand in honor of Pi Day on March 14th isn’t as difficult as you may think with this hands-on math activity.

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The Buffon Needle Drop: a Math Activity for Pi Day

February 17, 2013 by Mike DeHaan Leave a Comment

The Buffon Needle Drop problem sounds complex, but it’s an interesting and hands-on method of exploring calculations for pi, just in time for Pi Day.

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Did the Temple of Solomon Define Pi in the Bible?

December 16, 2012 by Mike DeHaan 4 Comments

King Solomon’s temple featured a ‘Molten Sea’ that included a specific diameter, radius, and circumference. Could these measurements be an attempt to define the value of Pi?

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Winning Powerball Tickets in Arizona and Missouri: How to Calculate the (Slim) Odds

November 29, 2012 by Mike DeHaan 17 Comments

How good are the odds that your two-dollar Powerball Lottery ticket is a winner? Your chances of winning are pretty low, but how do we calculate those odds?

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A Statistical Method for 2012 Election Vote Fraud Allegations

November 19, 2012 by Mike DeHaan 3 Comments

Evaluating Wood County Ohio’s 108% voter registration, using statistics. How likely is it that the additional votes were fraudulent, based on the numbers.

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