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'''Combinatorics''' is the study of counting.  Different kinds of counting problems can be approached by a variety of techniques.
 
'''Combinatorics''' is the study of counting.  Different kinds of counting problems can be approached by a variety of techniques.
  
 
== Introductory combinatorics ==
 
 
== Introductory Topics ==
 
== Introductory Topics ==
 
The following topics help shape an introduction to counting techniques:
 
The following topics help shape an introduction to counting techniques:
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* [[Ramsey numbers]]
 
* [[Ramsey numbers]]
 
* [[Catalan Numbers]]
 
* [[Catalan Numbers]]
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== Resources ==
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Listed below are various combinatorics resources including books, classes and websites.
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=== Books ===
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* Introductory
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** ''the Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Counting and Probability'' by David Patrick [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Books/AoPS_B_Item.php?page_id=3 (details)]
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
  
 
* [[Probability]]
 
* [[Probability]]

Revision as of 11:28, 1 July 2006

Combinatorics is the study of counting. Different kinds of counting problems can be approached by a variety of techniques.

Introductory Topics

The following topics help shape an introduction to counting techniques:

Intermediate Topics

Olympiad Topics

Resources

Listed below are various combinatorics resources including books, classes and websites.

Books

  • Introductory
    • the Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Counting and Probability by David Patrick (details)

See also