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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, geometry, statistics, and analysis
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What do most mathematical activities involve?
What do most mathematical activities involve?
- Experimentation to validate mathematical concepts
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Memorization of formulas and calculations
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
- Social sciences
- Any scientific experimentation (correct)
- Natural phenomena
- Engineering principles
In which areas is mathematics essential?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
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What do some areas of mathematics such as statistics and game theory have close correlation with?
What do some areas of mathematics such as statistics and game theory have close correlation with?
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