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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
- Logic, probability, topology, and differential equations
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, calculus, statistics, and logic
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Application of statistical models to real-world data
- Experimental testing of scientific phenomena
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Exploration of physical shapes and spaces
In modern mathematics, what are objects consisting of?
In modern mathematics, what are objects consisting of?
- Entities with random properties
- Either abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Abstract concepts without any specific properties
- Only physical entities from nature
What is the relationship between mathematics and natural sciences according to the text?
What is the relationship between mathematics and natural sciences according to the text?
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What are some areas of mathematics developed in close correlation with their applications?
What are some areas of mathematics developed in close correlation with their applications?
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