DS102: Propositional Logic Quiz
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A proposition is a declarative sentence that can be either true or false, but not both.

True (A)

Which of the following is NOT a proposition?

  • The sun rises in the East.
  • 'b' is a vowel.
  • What time is it? (correct)
  • 1 + 1 = 2

    • What is the area of logic that deals with propositions called?

    Propositional calculus or propositional logic

    A truth table is a tabular format that shows the truth value of a compound proposition for all possible combinations of its constituent propositions.

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    Which logical connective represents the negation of a proposition?

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    The truth value of the conjunction p ∧ q is true only when both p and q are true.

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    The truth value of the disjunction p ∨ q is true only when either p or q is true.

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    In the implication p → q, p is called the hypothesis and q is called the conclusion.

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    What is the name of the principle that states that 'a false statement implies anything'?

    <p>Explosion principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The truth value of the biconditional p ↔ q is true when p and q have different truth values.

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    A set is a collection of objects that can be anything conceivable, including other sets.

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    Match the following set notations with their descriptions:

    <p>{1,2,3,…,10} = The set of the first 10 counting numbers. {Red, Blue, Green} = The set of primary colors. {...,−3,−2,−1,0,1,2,3,…} = The set of all integers. {2,4,6,8,…} = The set of even natural numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A well-defined set ensures that it's always clear whether an object belongs to the set or not.

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    Two sets A and B are equal if and only if they have the same number of elements and the same exact elements.

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    What is the symbol used to represent the empty set?

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    What does the intersection of sets A and B, denoted as A∩B, represent?

    <p>The set of elements common to both A and B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the union of sets A and B, denoted as A∪B, represent?

    <p>The set of elements that appear in either A or B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the difference of sets A and B, denoted as A-B, represent?

    <p>The set of elements belonging to set A but not to set B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Cartesian product of sets A and B, denoted as A x B, is a set of all ordered pairs, where the first element comes from set A and the second element comes from set B.

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    A subset of a set U is a set that contains all the elements present in U.

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    Which of the following methods can be used to define a set?

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    The roster method describes a set by explicitly listing all its elements within curly braces.

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    The rule method uses a descriptive phrase to define a set based on the properties of its elements.

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    The statement form provides a well-defined description of the elements of a set, often enclosed in curly braces, using a clear and unambiguous statement.

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    A universal set is a set that contains all elements of all the related sets, without any repetition.

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    The symbols '⊆' and '⊂' are used to denote a subset and a proper subset, respectively.

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    Venn diagrams are pictorial representations of sets using closed figures, like circles or ovals, often enclosed in a rectangle representing the universal set.

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    Which of the following set operations is represented by the shaded region in a Venn diagram when two overlapping circles represent sets A and B?

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    Disjoint sets have no elements in common, and their intersection is an empty set.

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    The difference of sets A-B represents the set of elements that belong to A but not to B, visualized in a Venn diagram as the shaded region outside B and inside A.

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    The complement of a set A, denoted as A', within the universal set U, represents all elements of U that are not in A.

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    A function is a type of relation where every input is associated with exactly one output.

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    Number theory focuses on the study of natural numbers, particularly their divisibility properties.

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    An algorithm is a finite set of instructions that, when followed, accomplishes a specific task, typically independent of any specific programming language.

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    The time complexity of an algorithm measures the memory space required to execute an algorithm, while the space complexity measures the time taken to execute an algorithm.

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    The worst-case analysis of an algorithm determines the maximum number of steps an algorithm takes for any possible input of a given size.

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    A scheduling algorithm is a technique to organize and manage work and workloads on a CPU.

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    A Gantt chart is a graphical representation of a scheduling algorithm, portraying the timeline of tasks and their execution sequence.

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    Which scheduling algorithm is known for its simplicity and often used in situations like banks or shops?

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    Shortest Job First (SJF) scheduling aims to minimize the average waiting time for a set of processes by prioritizing the execution of the shortest jobs first.

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    Priority scheduling prioritizes the execution of tasks based on their assigned priority level, ensuring that high-priority tasks are completed first.

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    The Round Robin algorithm distributes a fixed amount of time, called a time quantum, to each process in a circular queue, ensuring fair CPU allocation and preventing any process from monopolizing the CPU.

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    Graph theory is a branch of mathematics concerned with networks of points connected by lines, often used to represent and analyze relationships between objects and their connections.

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    A multigraph is a type of graph that allows for multiple edges between any two vertices and loops (edges connecting a vertex to itself).

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    A planar graph is a graph that can be drawn in a plane without any edges crossing, except at a shared vertex.

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    A bipartite graph is a type of graph where the vertex set can be partitioned into two sets, and edges only connect vertices from opposite sets.

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    The Dudeney puzzle is a classic recreational problem in graph theory that challenges the construction of a system to connect three houses to three utilities without any pipes intersecting.

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    A vertex in a graph is a point that represents an object, and an edge connects two vertices, representing a relationship or connection between those objects.

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    A complete graph is a graph where every pair of vertices is connected by exactly one edge.

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    A connected graph is a graph where we can travel from any vertex to any other vertex by following a series of edges or paths.

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    A regular graph is a graph where every vertex has the same degree.

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    An acyclic graph is a graph that contains at least one cycle.

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    A bipartite graph is a graph where the vertex set can be partitioned into two sets so that each edge connects a vertex from one set to a vertex in the other set.

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    A star graph is a complete bipartite graph where n - 1 vertices have degree 1, connected to a single central vertex with degree n - 1.

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    A weighted graph is a graph where the edges are labeled with numbers, representing weights or costs associated with the connections.

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    The length of a path in a weighted graph is calculated by summing the weights of all edges in the path.

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    A measure of central tendency, like the mean, median, and mode, provides a single value that represents a typical or central point in a dataset.

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    The mean is calculated by summing all values in a dataset and dividing by the total number of values.

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    The median is the middle value in a dataset after sorting the values in either ascending or descending order.

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    The mode is the value that occurs most frequently in a dataset.

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    A frequency distribution summarizes a dataset by showing distinct values (categories) and the number of occurrences of each value (frequencies).

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    Measures of dispersion, such as the range, standard deviation, and variance, describe the spread or variability of data points around the central tendency.

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    The range is the most common measure of dispersion and is calculated by subtracting the minimum value from the maximum value in a dataset, which provides a measure of variability.

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    The standard deviation is calculated by taking the square root of the variance, indicating the average distance of data points from the mean, providing a more meaningful value than just the variance.

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    Which of the following is NOT a common type of measure of dispersion?

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    Study Notes

    Module 1: Discrete Structures

    • DS102: Discrete Structures is a module for students to understand and construct mathematical arguments
    • Students will learn to prove simple arguments, develop recursive algorithms, and understand basic properties of relations
    • Essential concepts in graph theory and related algorithms will be covered, along with formal languages and computability
    • Practical application of discrete mathematics in problem-solving is emphasized

    Lesson 1: Propositional Logic

    • Logic forms the basis of mathematical and automated reasoning

    • The rules of logic define the meaning of mathematical statements

    • A proposition is a declarative sentence that is either true (T) or false (F), but not both

    • Examples of propositions:

      • The sun rises in the east and sets in the west
      • 1 + 1 = 2
      • 'b' is a vowel

    • Propositional variables (p, q, r, s) represent propositions.

    • Compound propositions are formed from existing ones using logical connectives (operators).

    • Key Logical Connectives, or Logical Operators

      • Negation (-p): "It is not the case that p" or "not p"
      • Conjunction (p^q): "p and q"
      • Disjunction (pvq): "p or q"
      • Exclusive or (pvq): "Either p or g but not both"
      • Implication (p→ q): "if p, then q" (Hypothesis/Antecedent -> Conclusion/Consequent)
      • Biconditional (p↔q): "p if and only if q"

    • Truth tables show the truth values of compound propositions in all possible scenarios.

    Lesson 2: Sets and Functions

    • A set is a well-defined collection of objects (elements).

    • Set notation uses braces { } to enclose elements.

    • Examples

      • Set of Natural Numbers (N) = {1, 2, 3,...}
      • Set of All Integers (Z) = {...,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3,...}

    • Well-defined sets specify exactly which objects belong to the set

    • Set equality means two sets have the same elements.

    • Null set, Ø, is the set containing no elements.

    • Intersection (A ∩ B) consists of elements common to both sets A and B.

    • Union (A ∪ B) combines all elements of sets A and B.

    • Difference (A - B) consists of elements of A that are not in B.

    • Cartesian Product (A × B) is the set of all ordered pairs (a, b) where a ∈ A and b ∈ B.

    Lesson 3: Application of Number Theory

    • Number theory studies properties of natural numbers and integers (especially divisibility).

    • Divisibility rules help determine if a number is divisible by another without performing long division (e.g., divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12).

    • Divisibility Theorems:

      • If a | b and a | c, then a | (b + c)
      • If a | b, then a | (bc) for all integers c
      • If a | b and b | c, then a | c

    • Division algorithm:

      • For integers a and d (d > 0) there exist unique integers q and r with 0 ≤ r < d such that a = dq + r
        • Dividend = Divisor x quotient + remainder.

    Lesson 6: Computational Complexity of Algorithms

    • An algorithm is a finite set of instructions to solve a specific problem.

    • Algorithm analysis examines how the time and space needed by an algorithm grow as the input size increases.

    • Time complexity of an algorithm describes a formula for total time taken by the algorithm.

    • Space complexity is a formula for the memory an algorithm needs.

    Lesson 7: Graphs and its Applications

    • Graph theory analyzes networks of points connected by lines (vertices and edges).
    • Graphs can be simple, complete, directed, weighted, Eulerian, Hamiltonian or other types.
    • Eulerian circuit is a path that traverses each edge exactly once, returning to the starting vertex.
    • Hamiltonian circuit is a route that visits each vertex exactly once and returns to the starting vertex.

    Lesson 8: Mathematical Reasoning and Induction

    • Axioms are foundational assumptions in mathematical structures, requiring no proof.
    • Theorems are statements proven to be true, typically using a chain of arguments and rules of inference.
    • Lemmas are minor theorems used to prove more significant theorems.
    • Corollaries are immediate results from proven theorems.
    • Induction is method of mathematical reasoning to prove theorems.

    Lesson 9: Probability, Statistics, and Applications

    • Data management involves development, implementation, and supervision of plans for data and information assets

    • Statistics is a field of mathematics that deals with gathering, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data.

    • Data is gathered in various forms and structured according to various scales (e.g., nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio scales)

    • Data is presented through tables, text, and diagrams (e.g., bar diagrams, pie diagrams).

    • Mean, median, and mode are measurements of central tendency.

    • Measures of dispersion are used to show the range of variations in a dataset.

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