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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?

Entities with certain properties (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a proof in mathematics consist of?

Applications of deductive rules (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between natural sciences and social sciences?

Natural sciences study the physical world, while social sciences study individuals and societies. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major branches of modern science?

The three major branches of modern science are natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of formal sciences?

The main focus of formal sciences is the study of formal systems, governed by axioms and rules. Signup and view all the answers

Are the formal sciences considered to be science disciplines?

There is disagreement whether the formal sciences are science disciplines, because they do not rely on empirical evidence. Signup and view all the answers

What are applied sciences?

Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine. Signup and view all the answers