Mathematical Reasoning Flashcards
1
Q
Inductive reasoning
A
Arriving at a general conclusion based on observation.
Not valid form of proof.
Aka conjectures, hypotheses, educated guess
2
Q
Deductive reasoning
A
Process of proving a specific conclusion from one or more general statements.
A conclusion of this process is a theorem.
3
Q
Product
A
Result of multiplication
4
Q
Quotient
A
Result of division
5
Q
Estimation
A
Arriving at an approximate answer.
Rounding.
6
Q
Polya’s four steps in problem solving
A
Step 1- Understand problem
Step 2- Devise a plan
Step 3- Carry out the plan and solve the problem
Step 4- Look back and check the answer
7
Q
Connective reasoning
A
Operation with steps
8
Q
Mathematical modeling
A
Process of finding formulas.
Formulas model, or describe, the relationship among the variables.
