Chapter 2 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Conjecture
A
An unproven statement that is based on observations
2
Q
Inductive reasoning
A
A process that includes looking for patterns and making conjectures
3
Q
Counterexample
A
A specific case that shows that a conjecture is false
4
Q
Deductive reasoning
A
Using facts, definitions, excepted properties, and the laws of logic to form a logical argument
5
Q
Postulate
A
Rules accepted without proof
6
Q
Theorem
A
A true statement that follows as a result of other true statements
7
Q
What is needed in a two column proof?
A
Stamens and reasons
Given info
Prove statement
Diagram
8
Q
What can be used as reasons?
A
Definitions
Properties
postulates
theorems
