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Which major subdiscipline of modern mathematics deals with the properties of numbers?
Which major subdiscipline of modern mathematics deals with the properties of numbers?
- Geometry
- Analysis
- Algebra
- Number theory (correct)
What is the primary method used in mathematics to prove properties of abstract objects?
What is the primary method used in mathematics to prove properties of abstract objects?
- Empirical observation
- Deductive reasoning (correct)
- Inductive reasoning
- Intuitive guesswork
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
- Axioms (correct)
- Laws
- Hypotheses
- Theorems
Which area of mathematics is developed in close correlation with its applications in statistics and game theory?
Which area of mathematics is developed in close correlation with its applications in statistics and game theory?
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What is the primary role of mathematics in the natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences?
What is the primary role of mathematics in the natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences?
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