Lord_Humungus
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I quickly became blocked with this book. In equation 2.16, to be exact. I tried to skip some things, but again became blocked at 3.12 I simply lack the necessary background knowledge in math. What should I learn before I try again? What would be the best itinerary?
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Justin
The equations before 2.16 involve differentiation and continuity, which are introduced early on in the calculus sequence, and rigorously defined in the study of analysis.
The book is targeted towards scientists, grad students, or "advanced undergraduates," so I think it would be difficult to attempt it without previous university-level math exposure.
I'm taking 3rd year math courses at my University, but this book may be above where I'm at as well. I'll probably read it at some point, when I finish my next stats class that has an emphasis on probability. If I can make sense of the equations I'll let you know.
The book is targeted towards scientists, grad students, or "advanced undergraduates," so I think it would be difficult to attempt it without previous university-level math exposure.
I'm taking 3rd year math courses at my University, but this book may be above where I'm at as well. I'll probably read it at some point, when I finish my next stats class that has an emphasis on probability. If I can make sense of the equations I'll let you know.
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