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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
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and logic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Geometry, probability, differential equations, and set theory
What do most mathematical activities involve?
What do most mathematical activities involve?
- Development of new mathematical notations and symbols
- Experimental testing and data analysis
- Application of statistical models to real-world problems
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
- Trial and error followed by statistical validation
- Consensus among mathematicians and empirical observations
- Succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- Experimental evidence and logical reasoning
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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