Probability originated from the study of games of chance. Games of chance can involve coins, dice, playing cards, a game spinner, etc. For this discussion, you will conduct an experiment using a coin, and then use the results of the experiment to learn more about probability and odds.   Initial Response Post   Your friend […]

When you plan for a long trip, one thing to consider is your gas budget. You can use the measuring techniques from this unit to determine how much you will spend on gas for a trip.   Initial Response Post:   Congratulations! You are graduating from Purdue Global and plan to participate in the graduation […]

Being involved in your local community is important for a variety of reasons. It affords you the opportunity to connect with, help, and strengthen the lives of others. It can give you a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment as you form bonds with your neighbors. If you find a need in your community, it is […]

When you start saving for retirement can have a huge impact on your lifestyle once you retire.   Initial Response Post:   Open the Investment Calculator.   Enter an amount between $100 and $500 that you think you can afford to save each month for retirement into the spreadsheet.   Calculate how many years it […]

Linear equations are a great way to determine the pace at which something is changing. The rate of change, or slope, can determine how quickly something is increasing or decreasing.   Initial Response Post:   You are on the local zoning council in your city. The council needs to determine how rapidly the population in […]

Budgeting is a tool that helps you plan where your money gets spent. It is a process that allows you to determine whether or not you will have the funds to do the things you want to do. You can use this tool to focus your spending on the things that are most important to […]

Estimation is a tool that allows you to find answers quickly. In situations where you only need an approximate idea of how much something is, estimation will do the trick.   Initial Response Post:   Your friend Amanda’s home flooded recently, and all her furniture was ruined. You and several of her closest friends have […]

In the Week 3 Assignment, you engaged in a case analysis of a current business problem using some of the components of an argumentative essay. In this written assignment, you will write a complete argumentative essay as described in Sections 9.1 and 9.2 of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking (Foster, Hardy, & […]

Estimation is a tool that allows you to find answers quickly. In situations where you only need an approximate idea of how much something is, estimation will do the trick.   Initial Response Post:   Your friend Amanda’s home flooded recently, and all her furniture was ruined. You and several of her closest friends have […]

In today’s world you are inundated with statistics. Being able to understand the terminology and sort through the data in a way that gives you an accurate picture of the results is an important skill to have.   Initial Response Post   You are searching for a home in your area. A realtor has given […]