On the analysis of indirect proofs: contradiction and contraposition
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Jourdan, Nicolas and Yevdokimov, Oleksiy. 2016. "On the analysis of indirect proofs: contradiction and contraposition." Australian Senior Mathematics Journal. 30 (1), pp. 55-64.
Article Title | On the analysis of indirect proofs: contradiction and contraposition |
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ERA Journal ID | 40314 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Jourdan, Nicolas (Author) and Yevdokimov, Oleksiy (Author) |
Journal Title | Australian Senior Mathematics Journal |
Journal Citation | 30 (1), pp. 55-64 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2016 |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 0819-4564 |
Web Address (URL) | http://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=194806158730078;res=IELHSS |
Abstract | Proof by contradiction is a very powerful mathematical technique. The aim of the paper is to describe a general model of proof by contradiction and investigate the theoretical foundations of proof by contradiction. |
Keywords | indirect proof; contradiction; contraposition |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 499999. Other mathematical sciences not elsewhere classified |
490399. Numerical and computational mathematics not elsewhere classified | |
390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Southern Queensland |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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