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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and differential equations
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
- Logic, combinatorics, linear algebra, and abstract algebra
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
- Succession of applications of deductive rules to established results (correct)
- Reliance on computer simulations for verification
- Experimental validation and statistical analysis
- Intuition and trial-and-error
Which areas benefit from the essential role of mathematics?
Which areas benefit from the essential role of mathematics?
- Agriculture, culinary arts, music, architecture, and sports
- Literature, history, art, philosophy, and linguistics
- Politics, law, economics, psychology, and anthropology
- Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences (correct)
What characterizes the fundamental truths of mathematics?
What characterizes the fundamental truths of mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are developed in close correlation with their applications?
Which areas of mathematics are developed in close correlation with their applications?