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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Geometry, statistics, number theory, and calculus
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
- Experimentation and observation of natural phenomena
- Hypothesis testing and data collection
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Application of statistical analysis to derive conclusions
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
- Statistical analysis
- Natural phenomena
- Applied mathematics
- Any scientific experimentation (correct)
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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