Methods of proof

Plumpton, C.; Perry, R. L.; Shipton, E.

doi:10.1007/978-1-349-07199-9_4

C. Plumpton⁴,
R. L. Perry Ph.D.⁵ &
E. Shipton⁶

Part of the book series: Core Books in Advanced Mathematics

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Before considering some particular techniques of proof, we first make a few general observations which can assist in understanding proofs.

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University of London School Examinations Department, Queen Mary College, University of London, UK
C. Plumpton (Moderator in Mathematics, formerly Reader in Engineering Mathematics)
University of London School Examinations Department, Queen Elizabeth College, University of London, UK
R. L. Perry Ph.D. (University Assistant Moderator in Advanced-level Mathematics, Senior Lecturer in Pure Mathematics)
University of London School Examinations Department, Owen’s School, Potters Bar, UK
E. Shipton (Teacher-moderator in Advanced-level Mathematics, formerly Deputy Head)

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Plumpton, C., Perry, R.L., Shipton, E. (1984). Methods of proof. In: Proof. Core Books in Advanced Mathematics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-07199-9_4

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