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Math Flashcards

1
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It is a branch of mathematics that describes shapes

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Geometry

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2
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A forms of object which has boundary lines, angles and surface

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Shape

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3
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Figures which demonstrate the shapes of the objects

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Geometric Shapes

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4
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A 2-dimensional, many sided figures with straight edges

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Polyhedra

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5
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A 3-dimensional solids whose volume can be calculated by 1/3 x area of base x height

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Cones

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6
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It is a lines in a plane that are always the same distance apart

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Parallel lines

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7
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It is a powerful tool in life

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Mathematics

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8
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It is a series of numbers where the next number is the sum of the previous two numbers

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Fibonacci Sequence

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9
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Fibonacci Sequence is also called what?

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Fibonacci Spiral

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10
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An Italian mathematician that is considered to be the most talented western mathematician of the Middle Ages

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Leonardo Fibonacci

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11
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One shape becomes exactly like another when you move it in some way; turn, flip or side

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Symmetry

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12
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An object that has 2 sides that are mirror images of each other

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Bilateral Symmetry

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13
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Where there is a center point and numerous lines of symmetry could be drawn, rotational symmetry

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Radial Symmetry

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14
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Ratio of consecutive numbers in the Fibonacci sequence

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The Golden Ratio

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15
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It is a never-ending pattern; infinitely complex patterns that are self-similar across different scales

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Fractals

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16
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Mathematics is important because it is designed for us to think outside the box

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Boost Self-Confidence

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17
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Mathematics is important because it gives a mental workout that keeps us alert

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Stimulates Brain

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18
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Mathematics is important because it helps us to quickly understand the relationship between 2 or more concepts

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Develop Reasoning and Logical Skills

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19
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Mathematics is important because it can be used to explain a lot of phenomena

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Helps people understand the world better

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20
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Mathematics is important because it equips us with the ability to make informed decisions and precise choices

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Helps mankind solve real-world challenges

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21
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It is used to perform various operations

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Mathematical Symbol

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22
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A rule used to simplify complicated numerical expression

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PEMDAS

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23
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P in PEMDAS means…

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Parentheses

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24
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E in PEMDAS means…

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Exponent

25
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M in PEMDAS means…

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Multiply

26
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D in PEMDAS means…

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Divide

27
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It is associated with acts of thinking and cognition, involves using one intellect

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Reasoning

28
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A critic skill enabling every student to analyze given hypotheses

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Mathematical Reasoning

29
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It is a sentence in mathematics that follows the following rule

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Statement

30
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When statements are joined to make a new statement and all conditions need to be fulfilled (and, with)

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Conjunction

31
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When statements are joined to make a new statement and only one conditions needs to be fulfilled (or,but)

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Disjunction

32
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A type of mathematical reasoning that is based on observations and not any hypothesis, it is not used in geometry

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Inductive Reasoning

33
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A type of mathematical reasoning that is based on exact opposite principles of induction, it is now based on simple generalizations, it is also used for mathematical and geometrical proofs

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Deductive Reasoning

34
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It is a type of reasoning statements that is direct and do not include any modifier

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Simple Statement

35
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It is a type of reasoning statements that is made up of 2 or more statements

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Compound Statement

36
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It is a type of reasoning statements that the hypothesis is followed by conclusion, this is also called conditional statements

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If-Then Statement

37
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An act of defining a problem, determining the cause of the problem

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Problem-Solving

38
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An art of gathering, analyzing and making predictions (inferences) from obtained data

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Statistics

39
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A numerical information obtained from an experiment

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Data

40
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It is concerned in making generalizations or predictions from data collected

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Inferential Statistics

41
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It is concerned with the collection, organization and analysis of data

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Descriptive Statistics

42
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All items or people of interest

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Population

43
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A subset of population and used to make decisions

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Sample

44
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A statistical analysis used to select, manipulate and analyze a representative subset data points to identify patterns and trends

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Data Sampling

45
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A basic sampling technique, it is selecting a group of subjects for study from larger group

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Simple Random Sampling

46
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It happens when choosing the sample members of population, it has a predefined range

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Systematic Sampling

47
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It is where you divide the entire population into sections or cluster (age, sex, location)

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Cluster Sampling

48
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A entire population can be branched off into multiple and non-overlapping

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Stratified Random Sampling

49
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Average of data set

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Mean

50
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The value in the middle of a set of ranked data

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Median

51
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A place of data that occurs most frequently

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Mode

52
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It is used to compare parts of one or more components also called Pie Graph

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Circle Graphs

53
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A statistical graph used to illustrate frequency distribution

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Histogram and Frequency

54
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A graph with observed values on its horizontal scales and frequency on vertical scale

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Histogram

55
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A line graph which scales is the same as those of the histogram

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Frequency Polygon

56
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A tool that organizes and groups the data while allowing us to see actual values that make up the data

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Stem-and-Leaf Displays

57
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Left group of digits

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Stem

58
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Right group of digits

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Leaf

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