5 Questions
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
The use of pure reason to prove properties of abstract objects
What are proofs in mathematics based on?
A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
Which areas are mentioned as extensively using mathematics for modeling phenomena?
Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences
What distinguishes the fundamental truths of mathematics from scientific experimentation?
They are independent from any scientific experimentation
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