Publications

    a few publications from my dark mathematical past.

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Inverse Rational L1

     an existence result in approximation by rational functions in the L1 norm

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Piecewise Polynomial L1 Approximation

   an algorithm for finding an L1 best approximation from a non-linear family

      which simulataneously demonstrates unicity.  With Jerry Wolfe, my `doctor

      father'.

 

Confusing Clocks 

    an in-depth look at a well-known question from recreational mathematics. 

        With my friend, Ben Ford, from graduate school, an an undergraduate student

        of his, Corey Franzmeier.

 

Student Evaluations - A Statistical Look

      A statistical examination of student evaluations of teaching at a place on

      the dusty old high plains (OK, BHSU) where I once taught. The upshot is: they

      convey very little useful information and are a direct reflection of the lack of

      rigor in grading practices.