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Experimental Mathematics
A paradigm of mathematical research in which large-scale computation, numerical experiments and pattern discovery are carried out with computers in order to formulate conjectures or test hypotheses, after which rigorous proofs are sought.
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Oct 22
Experimental mathematics is a mathematical research paradigm that emerged in the late 20th century, referring to the use of computers for large-scale computation, numerical experiments and pattern discovery in order to propose conjectures or verify hypotheses, and then seek rigorous proofs.
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