Induction
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TrueIt is true that the body of an indirect proof you must show that the assumption leads to a contradiction. In math a proof is a deductive argument for a mathematical statement.
TrueIt is true that the body of an indirect proof you must show that the assumption leads to a contradiction. In math a proof is a deductive argument for a mathematical statement.
Theoretical assumption is the first step of the scientific method of proof, cause and effect. Your observations allow you to make assumptions and collecting empirical data can give you the proof. Thereby changing your theorem to accepted fact, practical data.
Identify the conjecture to be proven.Assume the opposite of the conclusion is true.Use direct reasoning to show that the assumption leads to a contradiction.Conclude that the assumption is false and hence that the original conjecture must be true.
making a premise without proof
Assumption
A postulate.
1. Something that is believed to be true without proof. Example: The assumption that such people have a genuine choice of schools for their children is false.2. the process of beginning to take responsibility for something as assumption of office the time when someone starts a job. Example: on his assumption of office, the premier arrested several of the ministers in the former government."assumption." Dictionary of Politics and Government.London: A&C Black, 2004. Credo Reference.
Yes, "assumption" is a noun. It is a belief or statement that is accepted as true without proof.