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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Set theory, probability, logic, and discrete mathematics
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and topology
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, differential equations, linear algebra, and combinatorics
What is the primary method used in mathematical proofs?
What is the primary method used in mathematical proofs?
- Inductive reasoning
- Trial and error
- Succession of applications of deductive rules (correct)
- Testing with scientific experiments
Which fields extensively use mathematics for modeling phenomena?
Which fields extensively use mathematics for modeling phenomena?
- Sociology, political science, economics, and geography
- Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences (correct)
- Astronomy, geology, ecology, and physics
- Psychology, anthropology, linguistics, and history
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
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Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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