Concrete Mathematics

Concrete Mathematics
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Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Total Pages : 811
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ISBN-10 : 9780134389981
ISBN-13 : 0134389980
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Concrete Mathematics by : Ronald L. Graham

This book introduces the mathematics that supports advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. The primary aim of its well-known authors is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills - the skills needed to solve complex problems, to evaluate horrendous sums, and to discover subtle patterns in data. It is an indispensable text and reference not only for computer scientists - the authors themselves rely heavily on it! - but for serious users of mathematics in virtually every discipline. Concrete Mathematics is a blending of CONtinuous and disCRETE mathematics. "More concretely," the authors explain, "it is the controlled manipulation of mathematical formulas, using a collection of techniques for solving problems." The subject matter is primarily an expansion of the Mathematical Preliminaries section in Knuth's classic Art of Computer Programming, but the style of presentation is more leisurely, and individual topics are covered more deeply. Several new topics have been added, and the most significant ideas have been traced to their historical roots. The book includes more than 500 exercises, divided into six categories. Complete answers are provided for all exercises, except research problems, making the book particularly valuable for self-study. Major topics include: Sums Recurrences Integer functions Elementary number theory Binomial coefficients Generating functions Discrete probability Asymptotic methods This second edition includes important new material about mechanical summation. In response to the widespread use of the first edition as a reference book, the bibliography and index have also been expanded, and additional nontrivial improvements can be found on almost every page. Readers will appreciate the informal style of Concrete Mathematics. Particularly enjoyable are the marginal graffiti contributed by students who have taken courses based on this material. The authors want to convey not only the importance of the techniques presented, but some of the fun in learning and using them.

Companion to Concrete Mathematics

Companion to Concrete Mathematics
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Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages : 294
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015017286348
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Companion to Concrete Mathematics by : Z. A. Melzak

Concrete Approach to Abstract Algebra

Concrete Approach to Abstract Algebra
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Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9780486824611
ISBN-13 : 0486824616
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Concrete Approach to Abstract Algebra by : W. W. Sawyer

Brief, clear, and well written, this introductory treatment bridges the gap between traditional and modern algebra. Includes exercises with complete solutions. The only prerequisite is high school-level algebra. 1959 edition.

The Concrete Tetrahedron

The Concrete Tetrahedron
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 209
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ISBN-10 : 9783709104453
ISBN-13 : 3709104459
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis The Concrete Tetrahedron by : Manuel Kauers

The book treats four mathematical concepts which play a fundamental role in many different areas of mathematics: symbolic sums, recurrence (difference) equations, generating functions, and asymptotic estimates. Their key features, in isolation or in combination, their mastery by paper and pencil or by computer programs, and their applications to problems in pure mathematics or to "real world problems" (e.g. the analysis of algorithms) are studied. The book is intended as an algorithmic supplement to the bestselling "Concrete Mathematics" by Graham, Knuth and Patashnik.

How to Prove It

How to Prove It
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 401
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ISBN-10 : 9780521861243
ISBN-13 : 0521861241
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis How to Prove It by : Daniel J. Velleman

Many students have trouble the first time they take a mathematics course in which proofs play a significant role. This new edition of Velleman's successful text will prepare students to make the transition from solving problems to proving theorems by teaching them the techniques needed to read and write proofs. The book begins with the basic concepts of logic and set theory, to familiarize students with the language of mathematics and how it is interpreted. These concepts are used as the basis for a step-by-step breakdown of the most important techniques used in constructing proofs. The author shows how complex proofs are built up from these smaller steps, using detailed 'scratch work' sections to expose the machinery of proofs about the natural numbers, relations, functions, and infinite sets. To give students the opportunity to construct their own proofs, this new edition contains over 200 new exercises, selected solutions, and an introduction to Proof Designer software. No background beyond standard high school mathematics is assumed. This book will be useful to anyone interested in logic and proofs: computer scientists, philosophers, linguists, and of course mathematicians.

A Concrete Introduction to Higher Algebra

A Concrete Introduction to Higher Algebra
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 540
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ISBN-10 : 9781441987020
ISBN-13 : 1441987029
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis A Concrete Introduction to Higher Algebra by : Lindsay N. Childs

An informal and readable introduction to higher algebra at the post-calculus level. The concepts of ring and field are introduced through study of the familiar examples of the integers and polynomials, with much emphasis placed on congruence classes leading the way to finite groups and finite fields. New examples and theory are integrated in a well-motivated fashion and made relevant by many applications -- to cryptography, coding, integration, history of mathematics, and especially to elementary and computational number theory. The later chapters include expositions of Rabiin's probabilistic primality test, quadratic reciprocity, and the classification of finite fields. Over 900 exercises, ranging from routine examples to extensions of theory, are scattered throughout the book, with hints and answers for many of them included in an appendix.

Statistical Mechanics of Lattice Systems

Statistical Mechanics of Lattice Systems
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 643
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ISBN-10 : 9781107184824
ISBN-13 : 1107184827
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Statistical Mechanics of Lattice Systems by : Sacha Friedli

A self-contained, mathematical introduction to the driving ideas in equilibrium statistical mechanics, studying important models in detail.

Applied Discrete Structures

Applied Discrete Structures
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 574
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ISBN-10 : 9781105559297
ISBN-13 : 1105559297
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Applied Discrete Structures by : Ken Levasseur

''In writing this book, care was taken to use language and examples that gradually wean students from a simpleminded mechanical approach and move them toward mathematical maturity. We also recognize that many students who hesitate to ask for help from an instructor need a readable text, and we have tried to anticipate the questions that go unasked. The wide range of examples in the text are meant to augment the "favorite examples" that most instructors have for teaching the topcs in discrete mathematics. To provide diagnostic help and encouragement, we have included solutions and/or hints to the odd-numbered exercises. These solutions include detailed answers whenever warranted and complete proofs, not just terse outlines of proofs. Our use of standard terminology and notation makes Applied Discrete Structures a valuable reference book for future courses. Although many advanced books have a short review of elementary topics, they cannot be complete. The text is divided into lecture-length sections, facilitating the organization of an instructor's presentation.Topics are presented in such a way that students' understanding can be monitored through thought-provoking exercises. The exercises require an understanding of the topics and how they are interrelated, not just a familiarity with the key words. An Instructor's Guide is available to any instructor who uses the text. It includes: Chapter-by-chapter comments on subtopics that emphasize the pitfalls to avoid; Suggested coverage times; Detailed solutions to most even-numbered exercises; Sample quizzes, exams, and final exams. This textbook has been used in classes at Casper College (WY), Grinnell College (IA), Luzurne Community College (PA), University of the Puget Sound (WA).''--

A Concrete Introduction to Higher Algebra

A Concrete Introduction to Higher Algebra
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 348
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ISBN-10 : 9781468400656
ISBN-13 : 1468400657
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis A Concrete Introduction to Higher Algebra by : Lindsay Childs

This book is written as an introduction to higher algebra for students with a background of a year of calculus. The book developed out of a set of notes for a sophomore-junior level course at the State University of New York at Albany entitled Classical Algebra. In the 1950s and before, it was customary for the first course in algebra to be a course in the theory of equations, consisting of a study of polynomials over the complex, real, and rational numbers, and, to a lesser extent, linear algebra from the point of view of systems of equations. Abstract algebra, that is, the study of groups, rings, and fields, usually followed such a course. In recent years the theory of equations course has disappeared. Without it, students entering abstract algebra courses tend to lack the experience in the algebraic theory of the basic classical examples of the integers and polynomials necessary for understanding, and more importantly, for ap preciating the formalism. To meet this problem, several texts have recently appeared introducing algebra through number theory.

Guided Math Workshop

Guided Math Workshop
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Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : 9781425816544
ISBN-13 : 1425816541
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Guided Math Workshop by : Laney Sammons

This must-have resource helps teachers successfully plan, organize, implement, and manage Guided Math Workshop. It provides practical strategies for structure and implementation to allow time for teachers to conduct small-group lessons and math conferences to target student needs. The tested resources and strategies for organization and management help to promote student independence and provide opportunities for ongoing practice of previously mastered concepts and skills. With sample workstations and mathematical tasks and problems for a variety of grade levels, this guide is sure to provide the information that teachers need to minimize preparation time and meet the needs of all students.