Mathematics Fundamentals Quiz
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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?

  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
  • Number theory, geometry, statistics, and logic
  • Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics

    • What is the primary method of mathematical proof?

  • Trial and error
  • Inductive reasoning
  • Succession of applications of deductive rules (correct)
  • Empirical experimentation

    • In modern mathematics, what are abstract objects based on?

  • Empirical data
  • Entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
  • Observations from nature
  • Random assumptions

    • What distinguishes the fundamental truths of mathematics from scientific experimentation?

    <p>Independence from scientific experimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?

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

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