Mathematics Subdisciplines
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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?

  • Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and probability
  • Set theory, combinatorics, abstract algebra, and logic
  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Linear algebra, differential equations, topology, and discrete mathematics

    • What type of reasoning is primarily used in mathematical proofs?

  • Inductive reasoning
  • Pure reason (correct)
  • Deductive reasoning
  • Abductive reasoning

    • Which areas extensively use mathematics for modeling phenomena?

  • Economics, sociology, political science
  • Natural sciences, engineering, medicine (correct)
  • Physics, chemistry, biology
  • Computer science, game theory, statistics

    • What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?

    <p>Any scientific experimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of mathematics is often developed in close correlation with its applications?

    <p>Statistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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