Mathematics A-Level
Proof completeness and generality
What Proof completeness and generality means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Proof completeness and generality
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Whether a justification establishes its conclusion for all required cases, tested by considering special cases, boundary cases or a counterexample.
Topics that use Proof completeness and generality
- Overarching theme 1: Mathematical argument, language and proof (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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