Video lecture of L03 Mathematical Proofs
L03 Mathematical Proofs
Video Length
36 min
Est. L.H.
3-4 hr
Language
English
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the nature and importance of mathematical proof.
- Construct and follow direct deductive proofs.
- Apply proof by cases (exhaustion) by dividing a problem into appropriate scenarios.
- Understand the logic of proof by contradiction and use it in simple cases.
- Know how to disprove a statement using a counterexample.
- Identify logical errors or common mathematical mistakes in purported proofs.
- Deduce implications and form chains of reasoning to solve proof-based problems.
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