alleryWhat does rigor mean when establishing a mathematical result?
AUsing indisputable logic
BWriting in very long sentences
CRelying on informal argument
DGuessing from examples
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Using indisputable logic
1. Rigor is establishing a result with indisputable logic.
2. It replaces informal descriptive argument, which can lead to fallacies.
3. Guessing from examples is not rigorous either.
_Source: Wikipedia, Glossary of mathematical jargon, Philosophy of mathematics_
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