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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Number theory, geometry, statistics, and logic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
- Inductive reasoning
- Abductive reasoning
- Deductive reasoning (correct)
- Analogical reasoning
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
- Concrete objects and natural phenomena
- Abstract objects and entities with stipulated properties (correct)
- Hypothetical objects and theoretical constructs
- Physical objects and empirical data
What is the nature of most mathematical activity?
What is the nature of most mathematical activity?
What is the role of axioms in modern mathematics?
What is the role of axioms in modern mathematics?