2.1-2.3 Flashcards
A process in which you decide that a statement is true based on observing specific examples
Inductive
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January, March, May, …
July
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7, 14, 21, 28, …
36
A process in which you decide a statement is true based on facts, definitions and properties
Deductive
A statement you believe to be true based on inductive reasoning
conjecture
make this into a conjecture
the sum of two positive numbers ——–
is positive
An example that shows a conjecture is false
counter example
A statement that can be written in “if-then” form
Conditional statement
“If it is raining outside, then I will carry an umbrella” is a
Conditional statement
The “if” part of a conditional statement is the
Hypothesis
The “then” part of a conditional statement is the
Conclusion
Identify the hypothesis
“If today is Thanksgiving, then it is Thursday”
Today is thanksgiving
Identify the conclusion
“if today is Thanksgiving, then it is Thursday”
It is thursday
Formed by switching the hypothesis and conclusion of a conditional statement
Converse
Formed by negating the hypothesis and conclusion of a conditional statement
Inverse