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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Probability, combinatorics, and discrete mathematics
- Differential equations, linear algebra, and topology
- Calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Application of statistical analysis
- Construction of physical models
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects (correct)
- Experimentation with real-world phenomena
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
- Experimental evidence
- Probabilistic arguments
- Inductive reasoning
- Succession of deductive rules (correct)
In which fields is mathematics essential?
In which fields is mathematics essential?
Which area of mathematics is developed in close correlation with its applications?
Which area of mathematics is developed in close correlation with its applications?
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