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Introduction to Proofs

Introduction to Proofs lays the foundation for higher mathematics by teaching the language, logic, and reasoning used throughout the discipline. This unit is originally Introduction to Mathematical Proofs (MAT102) by instructor: Dr. Mike Pawliuk for the University of Toronto Mississauga.

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123 hours

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Module 7 of 10lesson

Module 7 — Induction and recursion

Core competencies: ordinary induction; choosing the correct base case; forming an induction hypothesis; strong induction; recursive definitions; proving claims about recursively defined objects.

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Intro to Proofs - Intro to Induction - Part 1/2

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Introduction to Proofs

Module 1 — Entering University Mathematics

Module 2 — Mathematical language and logic

Module 3 — Fundamental proof strategies

Module 4 — Sets

Module 5 — Functions and relations

Module 6 — Inequalities and mathematical arguments

Module 7 — Induction and recursion

Module 8 — Advanced function concepts

Module 9 — Cardinality and infinity

Module 10 — Elementary number theory

Module 7 — Induction and recursion

Intro to Proofs - Intro to Induction - Part 1/2

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