Written for students in mathematics, computer science, operations research, statistics, and engineering, this text presents a concise lively survey of several fascinating non-calculus topics in modern applied mathematics. Sheldon Ross, noted textbook author and scientist, covers probability, mathematical finance, graphs, linear programming, statistics, computer science algorithms, and groups. He offers an abundance of interesting examples not normally found in standard finite mathematics courses: options pricing and arbitrage, tournaments, and counting formulas. The chapters assume a level of mathematical sophistication at the beginning calculus level, that is, a course in pre-calculus.
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Written for a broad audience of students in mathematics, computer science, operations research, statistics, and engineering, this textbook presents a short, lively survey of several fascinating non-calculus topics in modern applied mathematics. Coverage includes probability, mathematical finance, graphs, linear programming, statistics, computer science algorithms, and groups. A key feature is the abundance of interesting examples not normally found in standard finite mathematics courses, such as options pricing and arbitrage, tournaments, and counting formulas. The only prerequisite is a course in pre-calculus, although the added sophistication attained from studying calculus would be useful.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent selection of topics,
By avarma "avarma" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Topics in Finite and Discrete Mathematics (Paperback)
If you are an advanced discrete math guy, this may not be the book for you. What makes it valuable for a computer scientist such as myself is that it provides very clear and detailed examples of interesting topics such as Combinatorics, Probability, Finance, Graphs etc. The selection of topics is what makes this book a real winner for me - I haven't found a single 'boring' example.
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I consider this to be A reference in this field of finite and discrete mathematics.
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augmented digraph, greedy edges, arbitrage theorem, division lemma, cheapest edge, standard linear programming problem, alternating subgroup, augmentation algorithm, maximum flow problem, edge capacities, sample correlation coefficient, initial ordering, source vertex, betting strategy, pigeonhole principle, chromatic number, permanent label, sample mode, best prize Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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augmented digraph, greedy edges, arbitrage theorem, division lemma, cheapest edge, standard linear programming problem, alternating subgroup, augmentation algorithm, maximum flow problem, edge capacities, sample correlation coefficient, initial ordering, source vertex, betting strategy, pigeonhole principle, chromatic number, permanent label, sample mode, best prize Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Exercises Exercise, Outcome Odds, Computing Probabilities New!
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