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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Algebra, geometry, statistics, and logic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and probability
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
- Inductive reasoning
- Trial and error
- Experimental verification
- Succession of applications of deductive rules (correct)
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
- Intuitive guessing and approximation
- Collection of empirical data and statistical analysis
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason (correct)
- Dependence on scientific experimentation
What is the relationship between mathematics and natural sciences?
What is the relationship between mathematics and natural sciences?
What distinguishes some areas of mathematics like statistics and game theory?
What distinguishes some areas of mathematics like statistics and game theory?
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