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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Differential equations, topology, abstract algebra, and probability
- Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
- Logic, set theory, combinatorics, and linear algebra
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects (correct)
- Conducting scientific experiments
- Applying statistical models to real-world problems
- Making predictions based on empirical data
In modern mathematics, what are the entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
In modern mathematics, what are the entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
- Axioms (correct)
- Postulates
- Hypotheses
- Conjectures
Which areas utilize mathematics extensively for modeling phenomena?
Which areas utilize mathematics extensively for modeling phenomena?
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What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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