Mathematics: Foundational Knowledge
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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?

  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
  • Combinatorics, linear algebra, calculus, and set theory
  • Differential equations, topology, logic, and probability

    • What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?

  • Intuition and guesswork
  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • Empirical observation and experimentation
  • Trial and error

    • In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?

  • Postulates
  • Axioms (correct)
  • Corollaries
  • Conjectures

    • Which areas extensively use mathematics for modeling phenomena?

    <p>Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?

    <p>Statistics and game theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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