The Mathematics of Behavior
Author | : Earl Hunt |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 2006-10-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781139459983 |
ISBN-13 | : 1139459988 |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Mathematics of Behavior written by Earl Hunt and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathematical thinking provides a clear, crisp way of defining problems. Our whole technology is based on it. What is less appreciated is that mathematical thinking can also be applied to problems in the social and behavioral sciences. This book illustrates how mathematics can be used to understand human and animal behavior, using examples in psychology, sociology, economics, ecology, and even marriage counseling.