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A Microcomputer Package to Teach the Simplex Algorithm

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 September 2016

Richard Beilock ,
Catherine Correal ,
Evan Drummond ,
Jim Pheasant  and
Wayne Wolfe
Richard Beilock
Affiliation:
Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida
Catherine Correal
Affiliation:
Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida
Evan Drummond
Affiliation:
Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida
Jim Pheasant
Affiliation:
Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida
Wayne Wolfe
Affiliation:
Office of Instruction, University of Florida
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Abstract

Basic features of a microcomputer package, BCDP, which is an auto-tutorial designed to teach the Simplex algorithm are described. The package may be used to augment lecture and text materials in introductory linear programming courses or as a review for advanced math programming courses. Preliminary evaluations of the effectiveness of the program to augment classroom instruction are very positive.

Keywords

linear programmingsimplexcomputer aided instruction
Type
Submitted Articles
Information
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 18 , Issue 2 , December 1986 , pp. 267 - 272
Copyright
Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 1986

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