mathematics
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Pi Day: Functions For Including Pi In Your Code
6March 14 is often said to be Pi day, since the value of Π is 3.14 (if you express it to just two decimal places). While no rational Australian writes the date in the format 3/14, celebrate anyway with this reminder of the functions for accessing an approximate value of Π in different languages.
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Four Common Statistical Misinterpretations You Should Avoid
Statistics have become a fixture of modern society. We read them in news stories and they’re used to determine policies that will affect every aspect of our lives. Unfortunately, many people wildly misinterpret them. Here are four common errors to look out for.
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Why It’s Time For The Decimal Day
Australia gave up years ago on the prehistoric systems of gallons, miles and pounds. But like the rest of the world, we cling like apes to hours, minutes and seconds. What fundamental law of the universe says we must divide our days into 24 equal parts? And then why must we divide these parts by…
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How Much Is Enough? A Formula For FU Money
How much money is enough? We’re obsessed with this question, aren’t we? Research has found that there is a connection between wealth and happiness, but only up to a point. The beneficial effects of wealth taper off almost entirely once a comfortable living standard is reached.