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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, topology, and probability
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and differential equations
- Logic, set theory, combinatorics, and linear algebra
What does most mathematical activity involve, according to the text?
What does most mathematical activity involve, according to the text?
- Exploration of historical mathematical concepts and their origins
- Application of statistical methods to real-world problems
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Experimental testing and observation of natural phenomena
What do proofs in mathematics consist of, according to the text?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of, according to the text?
- A series of experimental tests and observations
- A collection of historical references and anecdotes
- A set of statistical analyses and data interpretations
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
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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?
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