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Estimation - Introduction
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Highlights: An introduction to estimation with estimation problems for homework and exams throughout the course.
Abstract: The introduction block of this module contains (1) an overview and table of contents of the module, (2) a short paper for instructors motivating the inclusion of estimation and discussing methods for teaching it, and (3) a table of contents of the 103 estimation problems, classified in a variety of ways.
Resource Types: Instructor supplement, Pedagogical essay
Commercially available in:  ExpertTA
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Copyright:   2025 Edward Redish

License:   CC: BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license

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