Understanding Karnaugh Maps: Two Ways of Representation

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Karnaugh maps can be represented in two different ways, leading to confusion about variable assumptions. The discussion highlights that the values in the maps do not require an initial state of the variables, as they are simply different notations for the same logical expressions. The labels "Z" and "¬Z" (Z bar) indicate the states of the variables, where "Z" being 1 implies "¬Z" is 0, and vice versa. Understanding these representations clarifies that all forms express the same logical relationships. Ultimately, mastering these notations is essential for effectively using Karnaugh maps in logic simplification.
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Well, I've recently been studying karnaugh maps and I've noticed there's two sorts of ways to represent them. In my learning materials, sometimes they are expressed in one way,sometimes in another way.
For example:

http://puu.sh/luJBp/4b2c878122.png

Now, what I don't understand is with this method is that do I assume the variables to be initially 1? Otherwise the contents/minterms of the map itself don't really make sense. Also for this example no boolean expression was given.
I understand the other way of expressing karnaugh maps
filled_8_cell_karnaugh_map.gif

In this method, the numbers above the cells indicate the value of the variables whereas in the first method they don't? So do I assume the variables to initially be at 1? I've read several websites and watched videos and I can't seem to figure it out.
 
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DiamondV said:
Now, what I don't understand is with this method is that do I assume the variables to be initially 1?
There is no initial state where such a question would make sense.
All three tables are just different notations for the same thing (well, the third table corresponds to a different logic with different input variables).
"1" or "0", and "##Z##" or"##\overline Z##", represent the same thing.
 
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There is no initial state where such a question would make sense.
All three tables are just different notations for the same thing (well, the third table corresponds to a different logic with different input variables).
"1" or "0", and "##Z##" or"##\overline Z##", represent the same thing.
So z =1, and z bar = 0. Is that what I assume for the second table
 
The label "##Z##" means "if ##Z## is 1".
The label "##\overline Z##" means "if ##\overline Z## is 1".
Perfectly symmetric.
 
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mfb said:
The label "##Z##" means "if ##Z## is 1".
The label "##\overline Z##" means "if ##\overline Z## is 1".
Perfectly symmetric.
if Z bar is 1 doesn't that mean z=0
 
Sure.

And Z is 1 means Zbar is 0.
 
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