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Which major subdiscipline of mathematics is concerned with the study of numbers?
Which major subdiscipline of mathematics is concerned with the study of numbers?
- Algebra
- Number theory (correct)
- Geometry
- Analysis
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity to prove properties of abstract objects?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity to prove properties of abstract objects?
- Empirical observation
- Inductive reasoning
- Pure reason (correct)
- Statistical analysis
Which area of mathematics is extensively used for modeling phenomena in various fields such as finance and social sciences?
Which area of mathematics is extensively used for modeling phenomena in various fields such as finance and social sciences?
- Geometry
- Statistics (correct)
- Number theory
- Analysis
Which area of mathematics is often grouped under applied mathematics due to its close correlation with practical applications like economics and biology?
Which area of mathematics is often grouped under applied mathematics due to its close correlation with practical applications like economics and biology?
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What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from, according to the text?
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from, according to the text?
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