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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Logic, probability, calculus, and topology
- Algebra, arithmetic, statistics, and differential equations
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and arithmetic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What do most mathematical activities involve?
What do most mathematical activities involve?
- Observation of natural phenomena and drawing conclusions
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
- Memorization of formulas and equations
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Randomly selected elements from real-life situations
- Physical representations of natural phenomena
- Abstract concepts without any real-world application
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What are the entities stipulated to have certain properties in modern mathematics called?
What are the entities stipulated to have certain properties in modern mathematics called?
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