Schaum's Outline of Essential Computer Mathematics (Paperback)

by Seymour Lipschutz (Author) "Many of the electronic components of a computer are bistable in nature; that is, they can be in either of two states (such as on/off,..." (more)
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Product Description
The mathematical knowledge needed for computer and information sciences­­including, particularly, the binary number system, logic circuits, graph theory, linear systems, probability and statistics­­get clear and concise coverage in this invaluable study guide. Basic high school math is all that's needed to follow the explanations and learn from hundreds of practical problems solved step-by-step. Hundreds of review questions with answers help reinforce learning and increase skills.

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Master essential computer mathematics with Schaum's­­the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's!

If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you:

• Brush up before tests
• Find answers fast
• Study quickly and more effectively
• Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks

Schaum's Outlines give you the information teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format­­without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's lets you study at your own pace and reminds you of all the important facts you need to remember­­fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

Inside, you will find:

• Detailed problems with step-by-step solutions
• Clear, concise explanations of the binary system, computer codes, computer arithmetic, algorithms, and much more
• Help with truth tables, logic gates, vectors, and matrices
• A solved-problem approach that teaches you with hands-on help
• Exercises for improving your problem-solving skills

If you want top grades and thorough understanding of essential computer mathematics, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

Chapters include:

• Binary Number System
• Computer Codes
• Computer Arithmetic
• Logic, Truth Tables
• Algorithms, Flowcharts, Pseudocode Programs
• Sets and Relations
• Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates, Simplification of Logic Circuits
• Vectors, Matrices, Subscripted Variables
• Linear Equations
• Combinatorial Analysis
• Probability
• Statistics
• Random Variables
• Graphs, Directed Graphs, Machines

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 1, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070379904
• ISBN-13: 978-0070379909
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #197,748 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A cheap and good book, January 22, 2000

By	John Chung (Asia) - See all my reviews

The book is pretty much suitable for students who has finished high school maths but requires revision on maths for computing. A few chapters are simple enough for students to run over quickly. There is a supplementary questions and solved questions with working for student to understand and practice on. Overall the book is good enough to refresh your memory on computer maths.

13 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars very poorly structured, December 22, 1999

By	Dawit Fisseha "Dawit Fisseha" (Geneva, Switzerland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For a start this book is never intended to be used by itself but as a supplement,so any attempt to use it as a textbook will only reslut in frustartion. Furthermore its not geared to teach as many VERY important concepts are simply ommited and the author makes far too many assumptions which all results in an incomplete book. The book attempts to cut study time but also ends up cutting too much in clear and sufficent explanations. Use this book once you have completly mastered whathever topic you are involved in,and even then its only good for the practise problems at the end of each chapter. All in all DONT buy this book if you are trying to learn something...use it ONLY for reviwing and just as a supplement.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well written but all over the map as far as subject matter, June 23, 2007

By	calvinnme "Texan refugee" (Fredericksburg, Va) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

I found this Schaum's outline to be a very well written book on a variety of elementary mathematical subjects probably most suitable for someone who has just graduated high school and is a freshman starting some kind of technical degree. However, beyond that, I am not sure exactly who the target audience is supposed to be. The book contains some information on the very basic computer math that a college freshman engineering or IT student would need to know such as binary number systems and computer codes and math. However, some of the other material is very much oriented towards the aspiring computer engineer but is not really mathematical such as the sections on logic, flowcharts, sets and relations, and logic gates. Other sections are mathematical but don't necessarily have anything to do with computers and could be just as helpful to a student of applied mathematics such as the sections on linear algebra, linear equations, statistics, and graph theory.

Thus my recommendation would be that if you need a good tutorial on a variety of mathematical and pseudo-mathematical topics that tie in well with a technical degree of any kind, the low price of admission on this odd little outline is probably worth it. Just don't expect it to rescue you in any one course in particular. It will more likely rescue you in particular sections of several courses instead.