Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Define conjecture.
A
guess
2
Q
How do you make a conjecture?
A
Look at a pattern or analyze data
3
Q
Define inductive reasoning.
A
making a conjecture after looking at several situations.
4
Q
When is a conjecture false?
A
When there is 1 situation where the conjecture is false.
5
Q
define counterexample.
A
a false example
6
Q
What is a truth value?
A
Whether the statement is true or false.
7
Q
What is a conjunction?
A
an AND statement, like p ^ q
8
Q
When is an conjunction true?
A
when both statements are true.
9
Q
What is a disjunction?
A
an OR statement, like p v q
10
Q
When is a disjunction true?
A
When both or one statement is true.
11
Q
define negation
A
NOT p, like ~p
12
Q
When is a negation true?
A
When the statement was false at FIRST.
