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Mathematical Societies and Organizations

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Which mathematical society was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island?

  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 (AMS) was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the largest professional society for mathematicians in the world.

What is the oldest mathematical society in the world?

  1. London Mathematical Society

  2. Société Mathématique de France

  3. American Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The London Mathematical Society (LMS) is the oldest mathematical society in the world, founded in 1865.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Annals) (of) (Mathematics)?

  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 (Annals) (of) (Mathematics) is a mathematical journal published by the American Mathematical Society.

What is the name of the mathematical society that focuses on the application of mathematics to industry and business?

  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 (SIAM) is a professional society that focuses on the application of mathematics to industry and business.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (The) (American) (Mathematical) (Monthly)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The (American) (Mathematical) (Monthly) is a mathematical journal published by the Mathematical Association of America.

What is the name of the mathematical society that focuses on the teaching of mathematics?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is a professional society that focuses on the teaching of mathematics.

Which mathematical society 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 (Annals) (of) (Statistics) is a mathematical journal published by the Institute of Mathematical Statistics.

What is the name of the mathematical society that focuses on the development of mathematical 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 (IMS) is a professional society that focuses on the development of mathematical statistics.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (SIAM) (Review)?

  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 (SIAM) (Review) is a mathematical journal published by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.

What is the name of the mathematical society that focuses on the application of mathematics to the life sciences?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Society for Mathematical Biology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Society for Mathematical Biology (SMB) is a professional society that focuses on the application of mathematics to the life sciences.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (The) (Bulletin) (of) (Mathematical) (Biology)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Society for Mathematical Biology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The (Bulletin) (of) (Mathematical) (Biology) is a mathematical journal published by the Society for Mathematical Biology.

What is the name of the mathematical society that focuses on the application of mathematics to the physical sciences?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Society for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Society for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (GAMM) is a professional society that focuses on the application of mathematics to the physical sciences.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Zeitschrift) (für) (Angewandte) (Mathematik) (und) (Mechanik)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Society for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The (Zeitschrift) (für) (Angewandte) (Mathematik) (und) (Mechanik) is a mathematical journal published by the Society for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics.

What is the name of the mathematical society that focuses on the application of mathematics to the social sciences?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Society for Mathematical Demography


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Society for Mathematical Demography (SMD) is a professional society that focuses on the application of mathematics to the social sciences.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Mathematical) (Population) (Studies)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Society for Mathematical Demography


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The (Mathematical) (Population) (Studies) is a mathematical journal published by the Society for Mathematical Demography.

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