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Which subdiscipline of mathematics is concerned with the study of shapes and their properties?

  • Analysis
  • Number theory
  • Geometry (correct)
  • Algebra

Which subdiscipline of mathematics is concerned with the study of numbers?

  • Geometry
  • Number theory (correct)
  • Algebra
  • Analysis

What is the main focus of mathematical activity?

  • Application of deductive rules
  • Proof of theorems
  • Use of pure reason
  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects (correct)

What are the objects of study in modern mathematics?

<p>Entities with certain properties (B)</p>
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What does a proof in mathematics consist of?

<p>Applications of deductive rules (A)</p>
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What is the difference between natural sciences and social sciences?

<p>Natural sciences study the physical world, while social sciences study individuals and societies.</p>
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What are the three major branches of modern science?

<p>The three major branches of modern science are natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences.</p>
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What is the main focus of formal sciences?

<p>The main focus of formal sciences is the study of formal systems, governed by axioms and rules.</p>
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Are the formal sciences considered to be science disciplines?

<p>There is disagreement whether the formal sciences are science disciplines, because they do not rely on empirical evidence.</p>
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What are applied sciences?

<p>Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.</p>
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