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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Logic, probability, topology, and differential equations
- Combinatorics, linear algebra, calculus, and probability
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects (correct)
- Application of empirical evidence
- Investigation of natural phenomena
- Experimental validation of theories
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
- Statistical analysis and probability calculations
- Empirical observations and experimental data
- Intuitive guesses and estimations
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to established results (correct)
In which areas is mathematics essential?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?