Scope of study Flashcards
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What is Discrete Mathematics
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It is the part of mathematics that is concerned with the study of discrete objects
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What is the meaning of discrete
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consisting of distinct unconnected elements
3
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What type of problems can be solved with discrete mathematics
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- probability application such as calculating the probability of winning the lottery
- identifying spam email
- calculating how many ways there are to validate a password
- comparison applications such as algorithm verification
4
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when is Discrete mathematics generally used
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When objects are countable, relationships between finite setsa re studied and when processes involving a finite number of steps are analysed.
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What are the reasons to study Discrete Mathematics
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- Development of mathematical maturity
- formulation of arguments
- gateway into other mathematical courses such as data structures, computer science , algorithms
