Zombie abstract

WHEN ZOMBIES ATTACK!:!

MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF AN OUTBREAK OF

ZOMBIE INFECTION! !

This paper demonstrates the adaptability of mathematical formulae. To illustrate the usage and usefulness of various mathematical formulae the scenario of an outbreak of zombie infection was chosen. Although the scenarios presented are not realistic this example shows how flexible mathematical modelling is and that it can respond to various biological challenges. To make the starting situation clear, the Basic model is explained which describes the different types of Zombies used for the scenarios. Afterwards the different models are solved with the according formulae. The formulae used are being altered according to the type of zombie that is being discussed  throughout the paper. Within the models, chances of the infection of humans with “zombie-ism”, eventual treatment and eradication of zombies are calculated. For each individual model the components of the formulae are altered. Thus, the mathematical result of the formula changes from model to model. This paper concludes that mathematical formulae can come in useful in a variety of mathematical and biological challenges since they can be altered to solve a number of situations and problems.

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