Intermediate
Discrete Mathematics & Math
Q44 / 100
What is a partial order?
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The correct answer is B) A binary relation that is reflexive, antisymmetric, and transitive — not requiring all pairs to be comparable
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Correct Answer
A binary relation that is reflexive, antisymmetric, and transitive — not requiring all pairs to be comparable
Explanation
Partial orders (≤, ⊆, divisibility) may leave some pairs incomparable. Total orders (⊆ where all pairs comparable): integers, reals. Hasse diagrams visualize partial orders. Used in scheduling and type systems.
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