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Some Similarities between the Spread of an Infectious Disease and Population Growth

Some Similarities between the Spread of an Infectious Disease and Population Growth

A simple simulation demonstrates how spread of an infectious disease can result in exponential increase in the number of infected individuals. Discussion questions and a graphing activity develop an understanding of exponential and logistic population growth.

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Life Science, NSDL, Biological Science
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 21, 2018
Authors:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School, College General Ed
Technical Format:
Website
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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