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Mathematical Modeling: An Introduction - Paperback

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by William Layton (Author)This book introduces modeling by a collection of ordinary differential or difference equations, calibrating the equations against data, checking quantitative predictions against events and understanding the qualitative patterns suggested by the model. One term of differential calculus is enough to get started and two terms are enough to finish. The topics covered are: Richardson's Model of Arms Races, Phase Portraits: Sketching the Phase Plane, Numerical Methods for ...

Quantum Machine Learning and Optimisation in Finance: On the Road to Quantum Advantage - Paperback

$102.58

by Antoine Jacquier (Author), Oleksiy Kondratyev (Author)Learn the principles of quantum machine learning and how to apply themWhile focus is on financial use cases, all the methods and techniques are transferable to other fieldsPurchase of Print or Kindle includes a free eBook in PDFKey Features: Discover how to solve optimisation problems on quantum computers that can provide a speedup edge over classical methods Use methods of analogue and digital quantum computing to build powerful gener...

Python for Scientific Computing and Artificial Intelligence - Paperback

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by Stephen Lynch (Author)Python for Scientific Computing and Artificial Intelligence is split into 3 parts: in Section 1, the reader is introduced to the Python programming language and shown how Python can aid in the understanding of advanced High School Mathematics. In Section 2, the reader is shown how Python can be used to solve real-world problems from a broad range of scientific disciplines. Finally, in Section 3, the reader is introduced to neural networks and shown how TensorFlow (wri...

Model-Based Clustering, Classification, and Density Estimation Using McLust in R - Paperback

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by Luca Scrucca (Author), Chris Fraley (Author), T. Brendan Murphy (Author)Model-based clustering and classification methods provide a systematic statistical approach to clustering, classification, and density estimation via mixture modeling. The model-based framework allows the problems of choosing or developing an appropriate clustering or classification method to be understood within the context of statistical modeling. The mclust package for the statistical environment R is a widely adopt...

A Notebook: Explorations of the Application of Fractal Dimension & Ancillary Calculations to Estimate the Center Point from a 3X3 - Hardcover

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by Michael McCormack (Author)This book introduces some new fractal dimension concepts to calculate the center point elevation from a 3X3 grid of actual topographic data. The implications are that there is an order to natural systems that has been newly identified.The material is presented in the form of a notebook study. The innovative fractal-type equations and ancillary concepts are conceptually concise. The calculation framework to obtain the center point values uses the fractal and ancill...

Information Theory: A Tutorial Introduction - Paperback

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by James V. Stone (Author)Originally developed by Claude Shannon in the 1940s, information theory laid the foundations for the digital revolution, and is now an essential tool in telecommunications, genetics, linguistics, brain sciences, and deep space communication. In this richly illustrated book, accessible examples are used to introduce information theory in terms of everyday games like '20 questions' before more advanced topics are explored. Online MatLab and Python computer programs pro...

A First Course in Group Theory - Paperback

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by Bijan Davvaz (Author)Preliminaries Notions.- Symmetries of Shapes.- Binary Operations.- Cyclic Groups.- Inverse Functions and Permutations.- Group of Arithmetical Functions.- Matrix Groups.- Translation and Scaling Matrices.- Cosets of Subgroups and Lagrange's Theorem.- Normal Subgroups and Factor Groups.- Some Special Subgroups.- Commutators and Derived Subgroups.- Maximal Subgroups.- Group Homomorphisms.- Homomorphisms and Their Properties.- Cayley's Theorem.- Another View of Linear Grou...

5 Little Monkeys Catching the Moon: A Folktale from China - Paperback

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by Penny Coltman (Author), Kit Cheung (Editor)A group of playful and funny little monkeys makes a silly mistake. They think that the moon has fallen into a well and then they try to catch the moon! Readers count from 1 to 5 and recite the string of number words to five. "5 Little Monkeys Catching the Moon" is a folktale from China and is the third of the three books in the first series of the CAMathories(TM) Folktale Mathematics(TM) curriculum (3-4 years old). Series 1: Count and Recite 1 to ...

Concise Guide to Numerical Algorithmics: The Foundations and Spirit of Scientific Computing - Paperback

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by John Lawrence Nazareth (Author)Numerical Algorithmic Science and Engineering (NAS&E), or more compactly, Numerical Algorithmics, is the theoretical and empirical study and the practical implementation and application of algorithms for solving finite-dimensional problems of a numeric nature. The variables of such problems are either discrete-valued, or continuous over the reals, or, and as is often the case, a combination of the two, and they may or may not have an underlying network/gr...

Word Problems from Literature: An Introduction to Bar Model Diagrams - Hardcover

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by Denise Gaskins (Author)You can help prevent math anxiety by giving your children the mental tools they need to conquer story problems. Young children expect to look at a word problem and instantly see the answer. But as they get older, their textbook math problems also grow in difficulty, so this solution-by-intuitive-leap becomes impossible. Too often the frustrated child concludes, "I'm just not good at math." But with practice, any student can learn to master word problems. Word Problem...

Word Problems from Literature: An Introduction to Bar Model Diagrams - Paperback

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Bayesian Inference of State Space Models: Kalman Filtering and Beyond - Paperback

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by Kostas Triantafyllopoulos (Author)Bayesian Inference of State Space Models: Kalman Filtering and Beyond offers a comprehensive introduction to Bayesian estimation and forecasting for state space models. The celebrated Kalman filter, with its numerous extensions, takes centre stage in the book. Univariate and multivariate models, linear Gaussian, non-linear and non-Gaussian models are discussed with applications to signal processing, environmetrics, economics and systems engineering. Over t...

How Many Zeroes?: Counting Solutions of Systems of Polynomials Via Toric Geometry at Infinity - Paperback

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by Pinaki Mondal (Author)This graduate textbook presents an approach through toric geometry to the problem of estimating the isolated solutions (counted with appropriate multiplicity) of n polynomial equations in n variables over an algebraically closed field. The text collects and synthesizes a number of works on Bernstein's theorem of counting solutions of generic systems, ultimately presenting the theorem, commentary, and extensions in a comprehensive and coherent manner. It begins with Be...

Inspector Mathematics(TM) and the Dog Park Problem - Hardcover

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by Anne Williams Venable (Author)Come join Inspector Mathematics(TM) and the children as they sort and count dogs at the dog park. How many dogs are there? How can we count all of them? Answer the Inspector's questions and see if you can sort and count the dogs using an efficient strategy!About the Inspector Mathematics(TM) Book Series: Inspector Mathematics was created by a math teacher for math teachers. This book combines literary engagement with math concepts, experiences through practice...

Inspector Mathematics(TM) and the Dog Park Problem - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Anne Williams Venable (Author)Come join Inspector Mathematics(TM) and the children as they sort and count dogs at the dog park. How many dogs are there? How can we count all of them? Answer the Inspector's questions and see if you can sort and count the dogs using an efficient strategy!About the Inspector Mathematics(TM) Book Series: Inspector Mathematics was created by a math teacher for math teachers. This book combines literary engagement with math concept...

R-Calculus: A Logic of Belief Revision - Paperback

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by Wei Li (Author), Yuefei Sui (Author)This book introduces new models based on R-calculus and theories of belief revision for dealing with large and changing data. It extends R-calculus from first-order logic to propositional logic, description logics, modal logic and logic programming, and from minimal change semantics to subset minimal change, pseudo-subformula minimal change and deduction-based minimal change (the last two minimal changes are newly defined). And it proves soundness and co...

Markov Chains on Metric Spaces: A Short Course - Paperback

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by Michel Benaïm (Author), Tobias Hurth (Author)This book gives an introduction to discrete-time Markov chains which evolve on a separable metric space. The focus is on the ergodic properties of such chains, i.e., on their long-term statistical behaviour. Among the main topics are existence and uniqueness of invariant probability measures, irreducibility, recurrence, regularizing properties for Markov kernels, and convergence to equilibrium. These concepts are investigated with tools such as ...

Linear and Nonlinear Programming - Paperback

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by David G. Luenberger (Author), Yinyu Ye (Author)The 5th edition of this classic textbook covers the central concepts of practical optimization techniques, with an emphasis on methods that are both state-of-the-art and popular. One major insight is the connection between the purely analytical character of an optimization problem and the behavior of algorithms used to solve that problem. End-of-chapter exercises are provided for all chapters. The material is organized into three separate par...

Research Methods and Data Analysis for Business Decisions: A Primer Using SPSS - Paperback

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by James E. Sallis (Author), Geir Gripsrud (Author), Ulf Henning Olsson (Author)Preface.- Part 1: Designing the Study.- Chapter 1: Research Methods and Philosophy of Science.- Chapter 2: The Research Process and Problem Formulation.- Chapter 3: Research Design.- Part 2: Data Collection.- Chapter 4: Secondary Data and Observation.- Chapter 5: Qualitative Methods.- Chapter 6: Questionnaire Surveys.- Chapter 7: Sampling.- Part 3: Quantitative Data Analysis.- Chapter 8: Simple Analysis Techniques...

Geometry - Intuition and Concepts: Imagining, Understanding, Thinking Beyond. an Introduction for Students - Paperback

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by Jost-Hinrich Eschenburg (Author)This book deals with the geometry of visual space in all its aspects. As in any branch of mathematics, the aim is to trace the hidden to the obvious; the peculiarity of geometry is that the obvious is sometimes literally before one's eyes.Starting from intuition, spatial concepts are embedded in the pre-existing mathematical framework of linear algebra and calculus. The path from visualization to mathematically exact language is itself the learning content o...

More (Almost) Impossible Integrals, Sums, and Series: A New Collection of Fiendish Problems and Surprising Solutions - Hardcover

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by Cornel Ioan Vălean (Author)Back JacketThis book, the much-anticipated sequel to (Almost) Impossible, Integrals, Sums, and Series, presents a whole new collection of challenging problems and solutions that are not commonly found in classical textbooks. As in the author's previous book, these fascinating mathematical problems are shown in new and engaging ways, and illustrate the connections between integrals, sums, and series, many of which involve zeta functions, harmonic series, polylogar...

Logic of Statistical Inference - Paperback

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by Ian Hacking (Author), Jan-Willem Romeijn (Preface by)One of Ian Hacking's earliest publications, this book showcases his early ideas on the central concepts and questions surrounding statistical reasoning. He explores the basic principles of statistical reasoning and tests them, both at a philosophical level and in terms of their practical consequences for statisticians. Presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, and including a specially commissioned preface written by Jan-W...

Introduction to Applied Linear Algebra: Vectors, Matrices, and Least Squares - Hardcover

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by Stephen Boyd (Author), Lieven Vandenberghe (Author)This groundbreaking textbook combines straightforward explanations with a wealth of practical examples to offer an innovative approach to teaching linear algebra. Requiring no prior knowledge of the subject, it covers the aspects of linear algebra - vectors, matrices, and least squares - that are needed for engineering applications, discussing examples across data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence, signal and image proc...

The Spirit of Mathematics: Algebra and All That - Hardcover

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by David Acheson (Author)What makes mathematics so special? Whether you have anxious memories of the subject from school, or solve quadratic equations for fun, David Acheson's book will make you look at mathematics afresh. Following on from his previous bestsellers, The Calculus Story and The Wonder Book of Geometry, here Acheson highlights the power of algebra, combining it with arithmetic and geometry to capture the spirit of mathematics. This short book encompasses an astonishing array of ...

Modelling Survival Data in Medical Research - Hardcover

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by David Collett (Author)Fourth edition has new chapters on Bayesian survival analysis and use of the R software. Chapters extensively revised, expanded to add new material on topics that include methods for assessing predictive ability of a model, joint models for longitudinal and survival data, modern methods for the analysis of interval-censored survival data.Author BiographyDave Collett obtained his first degree at the University of Leicester, before going on to complete an MSc in statist...

Swirling Symmetry: Thoughts and Images on Mathematics, Motion & Pattern - Hardcover

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by Sandra DeLozier Coleman (Author), Sandra DeLozier Coleman (Illustrator), Sarah Robin Coleman (Illustrator)Even people quick to say they are not good at, or never liked, math will likely find themselves enjoying this unusual mix of patterned thoughts and images, where ideas related to math and physics are intertwined with thoughts on love and truth. There are some poems in Swirling Symmetry only mathematicians may appreciate, but, for the most part, the ideas considered are of interest to u...

Topological Dynamics of Enveloping Semigroups - Paperback

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by Anima Nagar (Author), Manpreet Singh (Author)This book introduces the theory of enveloping semigroups--an important tool in the field of topological dynamics--introduced by Robert Ellis. The book deals with the basic theory of topological dynamics and touches on the advanced concepts of the dynamics of induced systems and their enveloping semigroups. All the chapters in the book are well organized and systematically dealing with introductory topics through advanced research topics. The bas...

Labor and Supply Chain Networks - Hardcover

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by Anna Nagurney (Author)The COVID-19 pandemic has vividly and dramatically demonstrated the importance of supply chains to the functioning of societies and our economies. The discussion in this timely book explores prominent issues concerning supply chain networks and labor. The readership is aimed to include students, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers, interested in the wide range of topics presented in these pages. Labor has a particular focus as the driver behind supply chains...

Calculus and Linear Algebra in Recipes: Terms, Phrases and Numerous Examples in Short Learning Units - Paperback

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by Christian Karpfinger (Author)The understanding comes with this book all by itself by doingAll topics of mathematics that users really need in the first semester, explained in a comprehensible way using concrete proceduresDigestible Bites: Each chapter for a lecture double hourWith various hints for MATLABIn the 2nd edition extended by a chapter on the solution of partial differential equations by means of integral transformations, by a section on the numerical solution of the wave equation...

Dynamically Coupled Rigid Body-Fluid Flow Systems - Paperback

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by Banavara N. Shashikanth (Author)Kirchhoff's insufficiently-celebrated equations of motion.- The addition of vortices.- Dynamically-coupled rigid body+point vortices in R2.- Dynamically coupled rigid body+vortex rings in R3.- Viscous effects and their modeling.- Miscellaneous extensions.- References.- A brief introduction to geometric mechanics.- Leading order behavior of the velocity field and vector potential field of a curved vortex filament.- Hamiltonian function and vector field in the...

Guide to Discrete Mathematics: An Accessible Introduction to the History, Theory, Logic and Applications - Paperback

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by Gerard O'Regan (Author)This stimulating textbook presents a broad and accessible guide to the fundamentals of discrete mathematics, highlighting how the techniques may be applied to various exciting areas in computing. The text is designed to motivate and inspire the reader, encouraging further study in this important skill. Features: This book provides an introduction to the building blocks of discrete mathematics, including sets, relations and functions; describes the basics of number ...

Multivariate Statistical Methods: Going Beyond the Linear - Paperback

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by György Terdik (Author)This book presents a general method for deriving higher-order statistics of multivariate distributions with simple algorithms that allow for actual calculations. Multivariate nonlinear statistical models require the study of higher-order moments and cumulants. The main tool used for the definitions is the tensor derivative, leading to several useful expressions concerning Hermite polynomials, moments, cumulants, skewness, and kurtosis. A general test of multivariate s...