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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Geometry, statistics, number theory, and calculus
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and logic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
What is the fundamental nature of mathematical activity?
What is the fundamental nature of mathematical activity?
- Primarily based on empirical observations and experimental data
- Focused on the study of natural phenomena through mathematical modeling
- Involves the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Dependent on the principles of inductive reasoning and probability
What is the role of mathematics in the natural sciences and social sciences?
What is the role of mathematics in the natural sciences and social sciences?
- Primarily used for theoretical purposes and not applicable in practical fields
- Limited to applications in the field of computer science and engineering
- Not relevant to the natural sciences and social sciences
- Essential for various fields including natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences (correct)
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
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How are some areas of mathematics, like statistics and game theory, developed?
How are some areas of mathematics, like statistics and game theory, developed?
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Which trigonometric functions are most widely used in modern mathematics?
Which trigonometric functions are most widely used in modern mathematics?
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What are the reciprocals of the sine, cosine, and tangent functions?
What are the reciprocals of the sine, cosine, and tangent functions?
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Which geometric shape is used to extend the sine and cosine functions to the whole real line?
Which geometric shape is used to extend the sine and cosine functions to the whole real line?
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What are the trigonometric functions defined for acute angles only?
What are the trigonometric functions defined for acute angles only?
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Which type of functions are used to express trigonometric functions in modern definitions?
Which type of functions are used to express trigonometric functions in modern definitions?
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