Mathematics, Pre-Calculus and Introduction to Probability.pdf

NONRESIDENT
TRAINING
COURSE


December 1988
Mathematics,
Pre-Calculus and
Introduction to
Probability
NAVEDTRA 14141


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Although the words “he,”“him,” and
“his” are used sparingly in this course to
munication, they are not
intended to be gender driven or to affront or
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
PREFACE
By enrolling in this self-study course, you have demonstrated a desire to improve yourself and the Navy.
Remember, however, this self-study course is only one part of the total Navy training program. Practical
experience, schools, selected reading, and your desire to eed are also necessary to essfully round
out a fully meaningful training program.
COURSE OVERVIEW: The objective of this course is to enable the student to identify and perform
calculations involving the equations to the various conic sections; recognize and work with concepts in
calculus (limits, differentiation, and integration); and recognize the elements of introductory probability
theory.
THE COURSE: This self-study course anized into subject matter areas, each containing learning
objectives to help you determine what you should learn along with text and illustrations to help you
understand the information. The subject matter reflects day-to-day requirements and experiences of
personnel in the rating or skill area. It also reflects guidance provided by munity Managers
(ECMs) and other senior personnel, technical references, instructions, etc., and either the occupational or
naval standards, which are listed in the Manual of Navy Enlisted Manpower Personnel Classifications
and Occupational Standards, NAVPERS 18068.
THE QUESTIONS: The questions that appear in this course are designed to help you understand the
material in the text.
VALUE: pleting this course, you will improve your military an