Journal for History of Mathematics (한국수학사학회지)

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On Mathematical Induction

수학적 귀납법에 관한 소고

  • Received : 2021.12.01
  • Accepted : 2021.12.28
  • Published : 2021.12.31
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Abstract

Mathematical induction is one of the deductive methods used for proving mathematical theorems, and also used as an inductive method for investigating and discovering patterns and mathematical formula. Proper understanding of the mathematical induction provides an understanding of deductive logic and inductive logic and helps the developments of algorithm and data science including artificial intelligence. We look at the origin of mathematical induction and its usage and educational aspects.

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