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Doing a master's degree in mathematical logic

Is doing a master's degree in mathematical logic, is the best option to gain more mathematical maturity and to be free to choose whatever research topic interests me later on?
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Combining, consolidating and retaining mathematical information

This question is similar to the question posted here. I seem to forget a lot the details I learnt before. I don't claim myself to be a math genius; rather, all the work I am able to do is only because of my sheer tenacity and hardwork -- studying…
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Day dreams about model theory with a new act

I got to know that there is a branch in mathematics that studies the application of logic to mathematical structures . Before , I proceed I would like to say that I have seen the questions on model theory in Maths.SE as well MO. I have always…
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Mathematics behind a calculator

Mathematics behind a calculator I have tried googling around for a bit, but I lack the technical terms and mathematical knowledge to find results that gives me mathematical intuition about how a calculator work mathematically. If you have time,…
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What kind of math topics would help me balance a complex game?

First please accept my apologies if this kind of question is not welcome. I'm trying to find a suitable place that can help me with a balancing problem. I have a game that I've made that has a lot of variables that I'm finding it hard to understand…
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How to start fresh in mathematics

Is there a way to start all over again in mathematics? I am currently a computer science student in university, but my math foundation is really poor due to the fact that I had to study abroad in two different countries with completely different…
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the interplay between set theory and the rest of math

Set theory enables us to turn assumptions into theorems. But it seems like few mathematicians are concerned with foundations and view the rest of mathematics, for example analysis, as having a life of its own. But the use of sets is widespread. The…
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How does one write boldface characters on paper or a chalkboard?

This is a soft question. Context: In mathematics, one often writes in boldface to signify certain mathematical objects. For example, we might write $c$ to signify a real number, and yet write $\mathbf{c}$ to signify a column vector of real…
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Integral equivalent of $\sum\limits_{k=1}^n {k^3} = \bigg(\sum\limits_{k=1}^n k\bigg)^2$

Is there an integral form equivalant to $\sum\limits_{k=1}^n {k^3} = \bigg(\sum\limits_{k=1}^n k\bigg)^2$ e.g. do m,n exists such that for any f following will hold true : $\int\limits_{t=0}^x {\big(f(t)\big)^m} \operatorname dt =…
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Overly advanced techniques in simple questions: trouble in exams?

I have yet to ascend to the heights of university education, and before I do, I would like to clear something up: As I was revisiting a book on complex analysis, I see questions like the following: Show that if $f(z)$ is holomorphic on $\mathbb{C}$…
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The actual value of $\phi$

I was reading into the Golden Ratio, and saw that Wikipedia, along with many other more reliable sites, said that the Golden Ratio was equal to $\frac {\sqrt{5}+1}{2}=1.618033\ldots$. But when I asked my friends that, they said the Golden Ratio was…
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What makes a sufficient proof?

This question is related to the question posted here. Would a shorter proof to those in the answers, such as: Take the subsequence $\{a_m\}$ of $\{a_n\}$ where $m > 0$. By induction on $m$ $$\forall{m}( a_m < a_{m+1})$$ Therefore $$…
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What is the difference between Math and Maths?

Probably considered an off topic question, but I have only heard math referred to as maths with a plural "s" recently. Why is it maths now? What is wrong with math? Is this just a regional pronunciation or does this refer to specific fields of math?…
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'Math teaching in india is robotic,make it creative'-Manjul bhargava. Then how to make it creative?

Manjul Bhargava once said "Math teaching in India is robotic,make it creative."My question is then what is the true way to study math?I am postgraduate student from India.In our institute normally professors teach us some proofs and give us some…
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Where can I get the OLD (1940-1970) high school scholarship question papers?

Today matematics are moving away from understanding basics & core methodology. Level of the difficulties are reducing. Questions are becoming more simpler. Hence I would like to see the difficulty level in years Ranging 1940-1970. These Question…
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