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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Calculus, topology, differential equations, and combinatorics
- Geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and arithmetic
- Number theory, calculus, probability, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What type of reasoning is primarily used in mathematical proofs?
What type of reasoning is primarily used in mathematical proofs?
- Abductive reasoning
- Deductive reasoning (correct)
- Inductive reasoning
- Analogical reasoning
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
- Conjectures
- Postulates
- Axioms (correct)
- Hypotheses
Which area of mathematics is extensively used for modeling phenomena in various fields?
Which area of mathematics is extensively used for modeling phenomena in various fields?
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What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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