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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Combinatorics, probability, linear algebra, and topology
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, logic, and differential equations
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and topology
What is the primary method of mathematical proof mentioned in the text?
What is the primary method of mathematical proof mentioned in the text?
- Inductive reasoning based on observations
- Trial and error experimentation
- Reliance on empirical evidence
- Succession of applications of deductive rules (correct)
Which fields extensively use mathematics for modeling phenomena?
Which fields extensively use mathematics for modeling phenomena?
- Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance (correct)
- Agriculture, architecture, linguistics, sociology
- Art, literature, history, philosophy
- Music, drama, anthropology, psychology
What characterizes the fundamental truths of mathematics according to the text?
What characterizes the fundamental truths of mathematics according to the text?
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What distinguishes some areas of mathematics like statistics and game theory from others?
What distinguishes some areas of mathematics like statistics and game theory from others?
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