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Mathematical Societies and the Philosophy of Mathematics

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Which mathematical society was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The London Mathematical Society was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Who was the first president of the American Mathematical Society?

  1. George William Hill

  2. Felix Klein

  3. Henri Poincaré

  4. David Hilbert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George William Hill was the first president of the American Mathematical Society, serving from 1888 to 1890.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Notices) of the American Mathematical Society?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society publishes the journal (Notices) of the American Mathematical Society.

Which mathematical society was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Mathematics of Computation)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society publishes the journal (Mathematics of Computation).

Which mathematical society was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics publishes the journal (SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics).

Which mathematical society was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Institute of Mathematical Statistics was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (The Annals of Statistics)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Institute of Mathematical Statistics publishes the journal (The Annals of Statistics).

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Philosophia Mathematica)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Cambridge University Press


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cambridge University Press publishes the journal (Philosophia Mathematica).

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Synthese)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Springer

  4. Cambridge University Press


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Springer publishes the journal (Synthese).

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Erkenntnis)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Springer

  4. Cambridge University Press


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Springer publishes the journal (Erkenntnis).

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Mind)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Oxford University Press

  4. Cambridge University Press


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oxford University Press publishes the journal (Mind).

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (The Journal of Philosophy)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Columbia University Press

  4. Cambridge University Press


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Columbia University Press publishes the journal (The Journal of Philosophy).

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Nous)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Cambridge University Press

  4. Oxford University Press


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cambridge University Press publishes the journal (Nous).

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