What is your favorite field of math?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores participants' favorite fields of mathematics, including personal preferences and specialties. It touches on various branches such as algebra, logic, discrete mathematics, calculus, and analysis, while also addressing the limitations of a poll format that does not encompass all mathematical subfields.

Discussion Character

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  • Conceptual clarification
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a preference for algebra and logic, while others indicate a dislike for analysis and calculus.
  • There is a discussion about the inclusion of calculus in the poll, with some noting that it is part of analysis.
  • One participant mentions the appeal of tensor calculus, particularly in relation to fluid dynamics.
  • Another participant highlights their interest in algebraic geometry, which is not represented in the poll options.
  • Concerns are raised about the poll's structure, with some participants questioning the validity of the voting results.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on their favorite fields, with no consensus on a single preferred area of mathematics. The discussion includes multiple competing views regarding the significance and representation of various mathematical branches.

Contextual Notes

The poll's limitations are acknowledged, particularly regarding the inability to include all subfields of mathematics, which may affect the representation of participants' preferences.

What is your favorite field?

  • Analysis

    Votes: 14 42.4%

  • Algebra

    Votes: 11 33.3%

  • Toplogy

    Votes: 6 18.2%

  • Number Theory

    Votes: 9 27.3%

  • Logic

    Votes: 7 21.2%

  • Geometry

    Votes: 7 21.2%

  • Statistics

    Votes: 2 6.1%

  • Applied Math (what type?)

    Votes: 2 6.1%

  • Discrete Math

    Votes: 6 18.2%

  • Other (specify)

    Votes: 4 12.1%
  • Total voters
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Just curious as to what everyone's specialty is on here. Personally, I love algebra (to be very general) and logic. I head for the hills whenever I start to see a lot of integrals and summations, i.e. I dislike analysis a lot.
 
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hm..There are three votes and each is 50%?
 
Well, discrete mathematics includes logic and number theory. And why isn't calculus a choice?

I voted for algebra and other (calculus).
 
Well, discrete mathematics includes logic and number theory. And why isn't calculus a choice?

I voted for algebra and other (calculus).

I only had 10 spots so I couldn't cover all the subfields of each major branch (gasp! possible use of pigeonhole principle here?:biggrin:) , which is why I have the other category. I just put down what came to mind first. Analysis covers calculus if I am not mistaken.
 
xAxis said:
hm..There are three votes and each is 50%?
It's a multiple choice poll. If everybody selected every option, then every branch would show up as having 100% of the votes.
 
z-component said:
Well, discrete mathematics includes logic and number theory. And why isn't calculus a choice?

I voted for algebra and other (calculus).

calculus is part of analysis
 
Data said:
calculus is part of analysis
Thanks, this I did not know.
 
Tensor calculus is fascinating. In specific - application to the Navier-Stokes & fluid equations of motion.
 
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Who has the other 'other' vote? We know the first is just a vote for analysis, but the other is a mystery at the moment.
 
  • #11
gee I am so specialized, my favorite topic, algebraic geometry, does not appear.
 
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CRGreathouse said:
Who has the other 'other' vote? We know the first is just a vote for analysis, but the other is a mystery at the moment.
hmm... numerology? :smile:
 
  • #13
analysis, algebra, logic, and geometry

edit: and I must say, I'm not suprised analysis is winning.
 

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