Answer to Question #108310 in Algebra for Nikita Koladiya

Question

What does “classification” mean? Explain with a suitable example how the ability of “classification” forms a basis for the development of logical and mathematical concept. How does this ability different from the ability of seriation?

Answer 1

1) Classification is an operation of sharing, distributing or allocating an object in classes.

2) Classication helps realationships which are the basis of logical mathematical thinking.

3) Seriation involves putting items in groups such as height or size in order unlike classification which just allocates objects or classes in groups.