Courtney Taylor Professor of Mathematics Education Ph.D., Mathematics, Purdue University M.S., Mathematics, Purdue University B.A., Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, Anderson University Introduction Professor of Mathematics, Anderson UniversityAuthor of "An Introduction to Abstract Algebra" Experience Courtney K. Taylor, Ph.D., has taught mathematics at the college level since 2002. Dr. Taylor is currently a professor of mathematics and chair of the mathematics department at Anderson University, where he also leads the university's research experience projects in mathematics. One of his research projects involves using statistics to determine the shape of real-world high-dimensional data sets.Dr. Taylor is the author of "An Introduction to Abstract Algebra," an open-access e-book. Education Taylor received his B.A. in mathematics, physics, and chemistry from Anderson University. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in mathematics from Purdue University. ThoughtCo and Dotdash Meredith ThoughtCo, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is an award-winning reference site offering education content created by experts. ThoughtCo reaches 13 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Courtney Taylor How Are the Statistics of Political Polls Interpreted? Millions, Billions, and Trillions The Complement Rule The Difference Between Descriptive and Inferential Statistics How to Calculate a Sample Standard Deviation The Slope of the Regression Line and the Correlation Coefficient Why Does Zero Factorial Equal One? Probabilities for Rolling Three Dice Probabilities for Rolling Two Dice Calculating the Correlation Coefficient Formula for the Normal Distribution or Bell Curve Z-Score Formula Binomial Table for n= 10 and n=11 Binomial Table for n=7, n=8 and n=9 Probability and Punnett Squares in Genetics Using the Standard Normal Distribution Table Stanine Score Example Student t Distribution Table What Are Time Series Graphs? Understanding the Factorial (!) in Mathematics and Statistics Calculations With the Gamma Function The Probability of Rolling a Yahtzee Probability of the Union of 3 or More Sets 7 Graphs Commonly Used in Statistics