AN INTRODUCTION TO SET THEORY

Abstract

The terminology, symbology, axioms, and some principal theorems of set theory are presented in sufficient detail to permit their use and to stimulate study of additional areas of application. The organization and style of the presentation are deliberately informal and are intended to guide the inexperienced reader toward a sound comprehension of principles and of one fruitful application. Examples and analogies drawn from common experience supplement the mathematical derivations. The application of set theory to probability theory is demonstrated. Three references are cited. Mastery of this material will afford the background necessary for advanced study, for understanding other applications, and for evaluating the potential usefulness of set theory in the reader's professional specialty. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 27, 1962
Accession Number
AD0285310

Entities

People

  • Charles K. Gordon

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Comprehension
  • Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Probability
  • Set Theory

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Theoretical Analysis.