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Proof

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
  2. What is proof?

    • C. Plumpton, R. L. Perry, E. Shipton
    Pages 1-6
  3. The notation for implications

    • C. Plumpton, R. L. Perry, E. Shipton
    Pages 7-18
  4. Types of theorem

    • C. Plumpton, R. L. Perry, E. Shipton
    Pages 19-21
  5. Methods of proof

    • C. Plumpton, R. L. Perry, E. Shipton
    Pages 22-55
  6. Writing out a proof

    • C. Plumpton, R. L. Perry, E. Shipton
    Pages 56-67
  7. Some common fallacies and errors

    • C. Plumpton, R. L. Perry, E. Shipton
    Pages 68-74
  8. Multiple choice examples

    • C. Plumpton, R. L. Perry, E. Shipton
    Pages 75-81
  9. The use of English by mathematicians

    • C. A. Rogers
    Pages 82-84
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 85-88

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of London School Examinations Department, Queen Mary College, University of London, UK

    C. Plumpton

  • University of London School Examinations Department, Queen Elizabeth College, University of London, UK

    R. L. Perry

  • University of London School Examinations Department, Owen’s School, Potters Bar, UK

    E. Shipton

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