Can You Learn Advanced Math and Science While in Jail?

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A user plans to utilize their year in jail to study advanced mathematics and chemistry/physics, relying solely on paperback textbooks due to lack of internet access. They seek advice on the order of subjects to learn and recommendations for self-teaching books. Suggestions include prioritizing foundational topics and considering practical applications, especially in probability and statistics for future employability. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding concepts thoroughly rather than rushing through material, and the potential for external support in relaying questions for clarification. Overall, the focus is on making the most of the time available for self-education.
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Demystifier said:
So how do you write and read this?
Read his post # 47. He's now home free.
 
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I got out on Sunday
 
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Can anybody help me with a good statistics book?

I am currently reading Statistics by Freedman, Pisani and Purves. It is fantastic. The book teaches how to think about statistical methods and concepts deeply while keeping the mathematical level very accessible. For this reason one will need to read more advanced material later, but a very strong foundation will be there.
 
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The book The Universal Solution for Numerical and Literal Equations by McGinnis was written when the author was in prison. If memory serves he was sentenced for some kind of white collar crime, but the book was still highly regarded by some in academia.
 
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What were the reactions of other prisoners about you doing rigorous maths in jail ?
 
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Confusion. "Are you getting your GED?" Yes differential equations is part of the GED lol
 

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