Good books with numerical answers in the back

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for educational books that provide numerical answers to problems, particularly in physics and mathematics. Participants express their experiences with various texts and seek recommendations for books that allow for self-checking of problem-solving without providing full solutions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with textbooks lacking answer keys, specifically mentioning Griffiths' quantum mechanics book and the desire for materials that allow checking work without revealing full solutions.
  • Another participant inquires about the original poster's background in mathematics and physics, suggesting that this information could guide more tailored recommendations.
  • A suggestion is made that combining a textbook with a problem-solving guide, such as a Schaum's outline, could be an effective approach for self-study.
  • One participant recommends "Problems in Quantum Mechanics: With Solutions" by Squires and mentions a Dover book that is less favorable but affordable, noting its outdated problem topics.
  • A later post requests suggestions for books across various subjects, not limited to physics or quantum mechanics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for books that provide answers to problems, but there is no consensus on specific titles or approaches, and multiple suggestions are offered.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations include the lack of detailed information on the participants' specific needs or preferences in subjects beyond physics, as well as the varying quality and pedagogical effectiveness of the suggested texts.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in self-studying physics and mathematics, particularly those seeking resources that allow for self-assessment of problem-solving skills.

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So I'm trying to teach myself physics and I've been doing problems in books. I started with griffiths qm but it has no answers. I became incredibly frustrated because there was no way to check if I was doing the work correctly, and my math skills weren't good. Now I'm working through Mary Boas' math methods book and it's wonderful because it asks you calculate things and provides answers to some problems, but not all and therefore not enough. Again, this is so I can check if I have the prescription down right.

So what are some other books like this? with at least decent pedagogy and answers that don't show me how to do the problem but do offer a way to check that I've done it right. In any subject area... it would be nice if landau's books were like this...

Again I would suggestions for books with answers but not solutions.
 
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What is your current mathematics and physics background? What area of physics interests you for self-study?
 
It sounds like the optimal solution would be to use a textbook for the pedagogy and something like a Schaum's outline for the problems.
 
Squires, Problems in Quantum Mechanics: With Solutions is pretty good. There's also a Dover book that's not quite as good (a little old fashioned in choice of problem topics, and there's no introductory text), but is cheap.

Here's a nice overview of QM problem books:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/Z1TP4YLBGZ/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
i would like suggestions for books on any topics. not just physics and not just qm
 

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