Four Basic Combinatorial Counting Problems in Data Structures - Math Foundations 162

Explore the four fundamental combinatorial counting problems associated with lists, ordered sets, multisets, and sets in this 28-minute mathematics lecture. Learn how to calculate the number of k-lists from n elements, understand the differences between counting ordered sets and regular sets, and delve into the more challenging task of counting multisets. Gain insights into specific examples such as Mset(5,3) and Mset(1,1,5), and discover techniques for determining the size of a multiset. Enhance your understanding of data structures in mathematics and their applications in combinatorial analysis.

Introduction
Listn,k
Counting ordered sets
Counting set n,k
Counting Msetn,k
Mset5,3
Mset1 1 5
Counting the size of an Mset