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  2. Proof by intimidation - Wikipedia

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    Outside mathematics, "proof by intimidation" is also cited by critics of junk science, to describe cases in which scientific evidence is thrown aside in favour of dubious arguments—such as those presented to the public by articulate advocates who pose as experts in their field. [4] Proof by intimidation may also back valid assertions.

  3. Streisand effect - Wikipedia

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    The original image of Barbra Streisand's cliff-top residence in Malibu, California, which she attempted to suppress in 2003. The Streisand effect is an unintended consequence of attempts to hide, remove, or censor information, where the effort instead increases public awareness of the information.

  4. Abuse of notation - Wikipedia

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    Many mathematical objects consist of a set, often called the underlying set, equipped with some additional structure, such as a mathematical operation or a topology.It is a common abuse of notation to use the same notation for the underlying set and the structured object (a phenomenon known as suppression of parameters [3]).

  5. Glossary of mathematical jargon - Wikipedia

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    Rigor is a cornerstone quality of mathematics, and can play an important role in preventing mathematics from degenerating into fallacies. well-behaved An object is well-behaved (in contrast with being Pathological ) if it satisfies certain prevailing regularity properties, or if it conforms to mathematical intuition (even though intuition can ...

  6. Intimidation - Wikipedia

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    Intimidation is derived from the verb intimidate, and it comes from the Latin word intimidat, it means to "make timid." Intimidation is defined as an interaction style that emphasizes on "bullying, exploiting, or manipulating others, solely for one's own advantage."

  7. Category:Mathematical terminology - Wikipedia

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    Domain-specific terms must be recategorized into the corresponding mathematical domain. If the domain is unclear, but reasonably believed to exist, it is better to put the page into the root category:mathematics, where it will have a better chance of spotting and classification. See also: Glossary of mathematics

  8. Category:Glossaries of mathematics - Wikipedia

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    In other projects Wikidata item; Appearance. move to sidebar hide. Help. Pages in category "Glossaries of mathematics" ... Category: Glossaries of mathematics.

  9. Ethics in mathematics - Wikipedia

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    Ethics in mathematics is an emerging field of applied ethics, the inquiry into ethical aspects of the practice and applications of mathematics.It deals with the professional responsibilities of mathematicians whose work influences decisions with major consequences, such as in law, finance, the military, and environmental science. [1]