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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Set theory, probability, combinatorics, and logic
- Arithmetic, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and topology
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Experimental testing of mathematical theories
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Verification of mathematical concepts through physical experiments
- Application of statistical methods to real-world problems
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A series of empirical observations and inferences
- A collection of experimental data and statistical analyses
- A set of assumptions based on practical observations
In which areas is mathematics essential?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
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What are some areas often grouped under applied mathematics?
What are some areas often grouped under applied mathematics?
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