Chapter 03 Archives - The Nature of Mathematics

Individual Research Project Section 3.6

September 28, 2015July 2, 2015 by elaine

Project 3.9

Build a simple device which will add single digit numbers.

References:

Circuit design
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adder_(electronics)
http://cpuville.com/adder.htm… See the whole entry

Individual Research Projects Section 3.5

September 28, 2015July 2, 2015 by elaine

Project 3.6 Convention Problem

A mathematician attended a convention of men and women scientists. The mathematician observed that if any two of them were picked at random, at least one of the two would be male. From this information, it … See the whole entry

Individual Research Project Section 3.4

September 28, 2015July 2, 2015 by elaine

Project 3.5

Suppose a prisoner must make a choice between two doors. One door leads to freedom and the other door is booby-trapped so that it leads to death. The doors are labeled as follows:

Door 1: This door leads … See the whole entry

Individual Research Project Section 3.3

September 28, 2015July 2, 2015 by elaine

Project 3.4

Between now and the end of the course, look for logical arguments in newspapers, periodicals, and books. Translate these arguments into symbolic form. Turn in as many of them as you find. Be sure to indicate where you … See the whole entry

Individual Research Projects Section 3.2

September 28, 2015July 2, 2015 by elaine

Project 3.2

Do some research to explain the differences between the words necessary and sufficient.

Project 3.3

Sometimes statements p and q are described as contradictory, contrary, or inconsistent. Consult a logic text, and then define these terms using … See the whole entry