Are There Redundancies in the Terminology of Components in Mathematics?

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In summary, a component, which is a maximal connected set, must have the properties of being closed, connected, open, and disjoint. However, despite this fact, people often use redundant phrases like "closed connected component," "open disjoint component," and "connected disjoint component." This may be due to a desire to emphasize the closedness of the component in certain situations. It is also important to note that there are other types of components, such as quasicomponents, which may lead to the use of "connected component" to avoid confusion.
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conponent(maximal connected set) must be closed, connected, open, disjoint. This is a fact.
But why people still say somthing redundant like "closed connected component", "open disjoint component", "connected disjoint component"? Is it really redundant or my concept not clear?
 
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Firstly, a component is not necessairily open. Take, for example, the components in Q, these are the singletons and are not open.

Why people say closed connected component? Depends of the situation. But my guess is that the want to emphasize that they're closed. Can you give an example on when they use it?
 
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but why people always say"connected component" but not just "component"? Nearly every book or website use the former term.
 
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There are other forms of components. We also have the quasicomponents (these are the intersection of all clopen sets containing a point). I guess people say "connected component" because they don't want confusion with other kinds of components...
 

1. What is "Component wrong use of name"?

"Component wrong use of name" refers to the incorrect or inconsistent naming of components in a scientific study or experiment. This can lead to confusion and errors in data analysis and interpretation.

2. Why is it important to avoid component wrong use of name?

Using consistent and accurate names for components is crucial for maintaining accuracy and validity in scientific research. Any errors in naming can lead to incorrect conclusions and hinder the progress of scientific knowledge.

3. How can component wrong use of name be prevented?

To prevent component wrong use of name, scientists should establish a clear and consistent naming system for all components involved in their research. This includes using standardized names, avoiding abbreviations, and clearly defining the components in all research materials.

4. What are the consequences of component wrong use of name?

The consequences of component wrong use of name can include data errors, inaccurate conclusions, and hindering the reproducibility of research. It can also lead to confusion and miscommunication among researchers and make it difficult for other scientists to build upon the research.

5. Can component wrong use of name be corrected after the research has been conducted?

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