Mathematics Overview
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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?

  • Probability, combinatorics, and set theory
  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Linear algebra, differential equations, and topology
  • Calculus, trigonometry, and statistics

    • What is the main activity in mathematics?

  • Conducting scientific experiments
  • Discovering properties of abstract objects and using pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • Observing natural phenomena
  • Applying statistical techniques to data

    • What are mathematical proofs based on?

  • Intuition and guesswork
  • Deductive rules and already established results (correct)
  • Empirical evidence
  • Probabilistic reasoning

    • In which areas is mathematics essential?

    <p>Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science and social sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are some areas of mathematics developed?

    <p>In close correlation with their applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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