Math 100 Quiz #1 Exam | Practice Questions & Study Guide
Inductive Reasoning - (answer)The process of reasoning to a general conclusion through observations of
specific cases
Deductive Reasoning - (answer)The process of reasoning to a specific conclusion from a general
statement..
Natural Numbers - (answer)The counting numbers; 1, 2, 3, 4...
Whole Numbers - (answer)Natural numbers ( counting numbers) plus zero; 0, 1, 2, 3...
Divisible by 3 - (answer)If the sum of the digits of a number is divisible by 3. It's an example of inductive
reasoning
Counterexample - (answer)a specific case for which the conjecture or hypothesis is false
Conjecture or Hypothesis - (answer)A belief based on specific observations that has not been proven or
disproven
Estimation - (answer)the process of arriving at an approximate answer to a question by rounding
numbers for easier calculating
≈ - (answer)estimation
Guideline for Problem Solving in Mathematics - (answer)1) Understand the Problem 2) Devise a plan to
solve the problem 3) Carry out plan 4) Check the results
Variables - (answer)Represent a number
Algebraic Expression - (answer)A collection of variables, numbers, parentheses, and operation symbols.
Doesn't contain an equal sign. 2x+7
Inductive Reasoning - (answer)The process of reasoning to a general conclusion through observations of
specific cases
Deductive Reasoning - (answer)The process of reasoning to a specific conclusion from a general
statement..
Natural Numbers - (answer)The counting numbers; 1, 2, 3, 4...
Whole Numbers - (answer)Natural numbers ( counting numbers) plus zero; 0, 1, 2, 3...
Divisible by 3 - (answer)If the sum of the digits of a number is divisible by 3. It's an example of inductive
reasoning
Counterexample - (answer)a specific case for which the conjecture or hypothesis is false
Conjecture or Hypothesis - (answer)A belief based on specific observations that has not been proven or
disproven
Estimation - (answer)the process of arriving at an approximate answer to a question by rounding
numbers for easier calculating
≈ - (answer)estimation
Guideline for Problem Solving in Mathematics - (answer)1) Understand the Problem 2) Devise a plan to
solve the problem 3) Carry out plan 4) Check the results
Variables - (answer)Represent a number
Algebraic Expression - (answer)A collection of variables, numbers, parentheses, and operation symbols.
Doesn't contain an equal sign. 2x+7
