Permutation: A set of objects in which position (or order) is important.To a permutation, the trio of Brittany, Alan and Greg is DIFFERENT from Greg, Brittany and Alan. Permutations are persnickety (picky).Combination: A set of objects in which position (or order) is NOT important. To a combination, the trio of Brittany, Alan and Greg is THE SAME AS Greg, Brittany and Alan. |
Khan Academy Permutations Introduction