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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics, as mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics, as mentioned in the text?
- Calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Geometry, probability, and differential equations
- Arithmetic, calculus, and algebra
Which type of reasoning is predominantly used in mathematical activity?
Which type of reasoning is predominantly used in mathematical activity?
- Abductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
- Deductive reasoning (correct)
- Analogical reasoning
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- A series of imaginative hypotheses
- A succession of applications of deductive rules (correct)
- A succession of experimental results
- A compilation of statistical data
Which area of mathematics is often developed in close correlation with its applications?
Which area of mathematics is often developed in close correlation with its applications?