What's the Difference? Mathematics: 150 Key Concepts in Mathematics - Paperback

by Adam Sykulski (Author)

The What's the Difference? series offers a brand-new approach to popular reference by examining concepts in pairs to help clarify common (and not-so-common) confusions. Exploring two definitions at the same time cuts to the heart of a topic quickly and clearly so you can avoid those all-too-frequent conceptual slip-ups.

Author Biography

Dr. Adam Sykulski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London. His research in statistics has been published widely in academic journals, with an application focus in environmental, climate and ocean sciences. He is a trustee and former journal editor for the Royal Statistical Society, and has held previous academic positions at University College London, Lancaster University, and NorthWest Research Associates in the USA.