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Which subdiscipline of modern mathematics is primarily concerned with the study of numbers and their properties?
Which subdiscipline of modern mathematics is primarily concerned with the study of numbers and their properties?
- Geometry
- Analysis
- Algebra
- Number theory (correct)
What is the primary method used in mathematics to establish the properties of abstract objects?
What is the primary method used in mathematics to establish the properties of abstract objects?
- Inductive reasoning
- Pure reason and deductive rules (correct)
- Empirical observation and experimentation
- Trial and error
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
- Hypotheses
- Axioms (correct)
- Corollaries
- Theorems
Which area of mathematics is developed in close correlation with its applications in statistics and game theory?
Which area of mathematics is developed in close correlation with its applications in statistics and game theory?
What is the primary use of mathematics in various fields such as natural sciences, engineering, and finance?
What is the primary use of mathematics in various fields such as natural sciences, engineering, and finance?