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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Probability, differential equations, linear algebra, and set theory
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and logic
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and algebra
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
- Experimental testing of mathematical concepts
- Memorization of formulas and algorithms
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- A collection of empirical observations
- A series of experimental trials and errors
- A set of randomly generated mathematical statements
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
What do the objects in mathematics consist of?
What do the objects in mathematics consist of?
What is the primary focus of modern mathematics?
What is the primary focus of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What are the entities stipulated to have certain properties in modern mathematics?
What are the entities stipulated to have certain properties in modern mathematics?
What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline?
What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
What do most mathematical activity involve?
What do most mathematical activity involve?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
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