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Techniques of Problem Solving - Softcover

Steven G. Krantz

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9780821806197: Techniques of Problem Solving
Softcover
ISBN 10: 082180619X ISBN 13: 9780821806197
Publisher: American Mathematical Society, 1996

Synopsis

Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book Award for 1997! The purpose of this book is to teach the basic principles of problem solving, including both mathematical and nonmathematical problems. This book will help students to ... translate verbal discussions into analytical data. learn problem-solving methods for attacking collections of analytical questions or data. build a personal arsenal of internalized problem-solving techniques and solutions. become "armed problem solvers", ready to do battle with a variety of puzzles in different areas of life. Taking a direct and practical approach to the subject matter, Krantz's book stands apart from others like it in that it incorporates exercises throughout the text. After many solved problems are given, a "Challenge Problem" is presented. Additional problems are included for readers to tackle at the end of each chapter. There are more than 350 problems in all. This book won the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book Award for 1997. A Solutions Manual to most end-of-chapter exercises is available.

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Steven G. Krantz : Washington University, St. Louis, MO

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Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
082180619X
ISBN 13 
9780821806197
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
465
Rating
  • 3.82 out of 5 stars
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