Episode 11: The Dark Art of Generating­function­omancy

Summary:

We move through the basics of Probability Generating Functions, trying a few things out with some simple examples of coin flips and dice rolls. We computing averages and moments seeing how derivatives work, find out how to undo generating functions, and figure out how summing of variables works (convulutionaramis). For random networks, we determine the condition for a giant component in the numinous ways of generating functions.

Asides:

1. The historical and terrible dynamics of Europe's borders. 2. Conway's Doomsday method for finding the day of the week for a given date.

Date:

2016/02/23

Duration:

1:16:30

2016/02/23

1:16:30

Lecture:

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Extra:

Prelude: 1. The historical and terrible dynamics of Europe's borders. 2. Conway's Doomsday method for finding the day of the week for a given date.
Back of the envelope notes made during class.