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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?
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
- Number theory, geometry, calculus, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What is the main activity involved in most mathematical work according to the text?
What is the main activity involved in most mathematical work according to the text?
- Application of statistical methods to analyze mathematical data
- Experimentation with real-world phenomena to derive mathematical principles
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Exploration of geometric shapes and their practical applications
What do mathematical proofs consist of according to the text?
What do mathematical proofs consist of according to the text?
- A sequence of intuitive leaps leading to new mathematical discoveries
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A collection of empirical evidence supporting mathematical conjectures
- A series of experimental trials to validate mathematical concepts
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have according to the text?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have according to the text?
What are the topics included in the area of mathematics according to the text?
What are the topics included in the area of mathematics according to the text?
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