Introduction to Truth Tables and Conditional Statements

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms related to truth tables and conditional statements.

Negation (∼)

The negation of a statement has the opposite truth value.

Conditional Statement (→)

A statement that can be read as 'if p, then q' or 'p implies q'.

Antecedent

The 'if' part of a conditional statement.

Consequent

The 'then' part of a conditional statement.

Truth Value

The truth or falsity of a statement.

Truth Table

A table used to determine the truth values of logical expressions.

Rules for Conditional Statements

A conditional statement is false only when the antecedent is true and the consequent is false.

Equivalent Statements

Statements that have the same truth value.

Interpretation of Conditional Statements

The meaning of a conditional can be understood based on the truth values of its antecedent and consequent.