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What is the nature of the fundamental truths of mathematics?
What is the nature of the fundamental truths of mathematics?
- Dependent on empirical evidence
- Independent from any scientific experimentation (correct)
- Derived from natural phenomena
- Subject to constant change
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Geometry, calculus, number theory, and statistics
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and topology
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and probability
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
- Trial and error
- Empirical testing and observation
- Succession of applications of deductive rules (correct)
- Application of inductive reasoning
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas are mentioned as extensively using mathematics for modeling phenomena?
Which areas are mentioned as extensively using mathematics for modeling phenomena?
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