Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Logic and proofs involve the study of formal reasoning, including deductive reasoning, symbolic logic, truth tables, and proof techniques such as direct proof, contrapositive proof, and proof by contradiction.
Discrete math is a branch of mathematics that deals with countable and distinct objects. It focuses on topics like sets, logic, relations, functions, and combinatorics.
Inductive Reasoning: Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations or patterns.
Propositional Calculus: Propositional calculus is a formal system used in symbolic logic to represent statements using logical operators like AND (∧), OR (∨), NOT (¬), etc., allowing for precise analysis.