Difference between revisions of "Combinatorics/Introduction"

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== Introductory topics in combinatorics ==
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An introduction to [[combinatorics]] primarily involves [[counting]] and [[probability]]. As problem-solving ability improves, the scope of combinatorics grows, leading students to the intermediate level.
The following topics provide a good study in introductory combinatorics.
 
  
* [[Counting]]
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== Topics ==
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=== Counting ===
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* Counting functions
 
** [[Factorial]]
 
** [[Factorial]]
 
** [[Permutation]]
 
** [[Permutation]]
 
** [[Combination]]
 
** [[Combination]]
** Common Stragegies
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* Common stragegies
*** [[Casework]]
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** [[Casework]]
*** [[Complementary counting]]
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** [[Complementary counting]]
*** [[Constructive counting]]
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** [[Constructive counting]]
*** [[Overcounting]]
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** [[Overcounting]]
** [[Committee forming]]
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* [[Committee forming]]
** [[Distinguishability]]
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* [[Distinguishability]]
* [[Probability]]
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=== Probability ===
** Basic Probability Techniques
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* Probability techniques
** [[Geometric probability]]
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** Addition and product rules
** [[Expected value]]
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** Complementary probability
* Miscellaneous
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* [[Geometric probability]]
** [[Pascal's triangle]] and [[Block walking]]
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* [[Expected value]]
** [[Combinatorial identities]]
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=== Miscellaneous ===
** [[Binomial theorem]]
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* [[Combinatorial identities]]
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** [[Pascal's triangle]]
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** [[Block walking]]
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* [[Binomial theorem]]
  
 
== Introductory combinatorics resources ==
 
== Introductory combinatorics resources ==

Revision as of 19:34, 17 May 2021

An introduction to combinatorics primarily involves counting and probability. As problem-solving ability improves, the scope of combinatorics grows, leading students to the intermediate level.

Topics

Counting

Probability

Miscellaneous

Introductory combinatorics resources

Books

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

Classes

Videos

See also