A Venn diagram provides a visual representation of two or more sets. For this Discussion, you will focus on two sets using a two-circle Venn diagram.

Post 1

• Using the letters from your first and last names. By the way my name is Damien McPherson create a set and label it N.  Sets do not contain duplicate letters, so if any letters are repeated in your name, only list them once in set N.  For example, if your name is “Megan Ryan”, in roster form N = {m,e,g,a,n,r,y}. The letters, “A” and “N” in the last name, Ryan, are not written since they are written as part of the first name, Megan.  The other set, M, will consist of the letters in the word “math” or M = {m,a,t,h}.
• Using a two-circle Venn diagram, list the elements that fall into Regions I, II, and III of the Venn diagram in roster notation.  A worksheet containing a two-circle Venn diagram can be foundhere.  Complete it and attach the Venn diagram to your post. 
• Determine whether your sets are disjoint, subsets, equal sets, or overlapping sets and explain your reasoning.

 

Review an example of a response for this Discussion.

Post 2

Choose one of your classmate’s posts and:

• Check the accuracy of the sets N and M and make any necessary corrections.
• Assume the set N U M is the universal set.  Choose and post one of the following:
  • Write the set M’ in roster notation and describe what it represents.
  • Write the set N’ in roster notation and describe what it represents.
  • Write the set M U N’ in roster notation and describe what it represents.
  • Write the setM ∩ N’ inroster notation and describe what it represents.

 

 

Review an  example  of a response for this Discussion.

Post 3

• Share a scenario where a Venn diagram could be helpful in your personal or professional life.

OR

• There are many resources available for getting help in this course.  Which resource(s) have you used?  How did you use them?  Which resource did you find most helpful?  Which resource would you recommend for a struggling student?  Why?