Mathematical Epidemiology
Stimulus Questions
Analysis of statistical data and using differential equations to create models that predict the speed and direction of the spread of a disease. Critical values, like the percentage of a population needing vaccinations, are important in trying to prevent future outbreaks of a disease.
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Why is vaccination important?
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What is the SIR model?
Books in the Senior Library
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1089 and all that : a journey into mathematics by Call Number: Non-Fiction 510ISBN: 9780198516231 -
How long is a piece of string? More hidden mathematics of everyday life by Call Number: Non-Fiction 510ISBN: 9781861056252
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New Scientist Topic Guide - Epidemics and Pandemics
Plus Magazine
S.I.R Model
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The S.I.R Model simulationTo start the model at the default parameters, push the SETUP Button and then the GO Button. As the model runs, the plot tracks the Susceptible, Infected, Recovered. The model contains a variety of ”sliders.” The model can be rerun at lots of combinations of parameter levels. Those “sliders” fall into several categories: Network Attributes, Virus Attributes, Node Attributes.
Vaccination
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