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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Probability, differential equations, combinatorics, and topology
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and topology
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and logic
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
- Trial and error experimentation
- Empirical testing and observation
- Intuitive reasoning and guesswork
- Succession of applications of deductive rules to established results (correct)
How are abstract objects in mathematics defined?
How are abstract objects in mathematics defined?
- As physical objects with measurable properties
- As entities stipulated to have certain properties called axioms (correct)
- As arbitrary ideas without defined properties
- As concepts derived from empirical observations
In which disciplines is mathematics essential?
In which disciplines is mathematics essential?
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What is the relationship between fundamental truths of mathematics and scientific experimentation?
What is the relationship between fundamental truths of mathematics and scientific experimentation?
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