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Set Theory

By , About.com GuideMarch 23, 2012

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Set theory is a fundamental concept throughout mathematics, and it is particularly used in probability. Much of the foundational concepts in probability dervive from consequences of set theory. Indeed, one way to state the axioms of probability involves set theory.

Three of the most important operations in set theory are the union, intersection and set difference. These operations can be used to create new sets from old ones. Learn about these aspects of set theory and then practice with this worksheet.

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