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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and logic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Memorization of formulas and algorithms
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Experimental testing of mathematical concepts
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
- Randomly selected elements from the environment
- Objects derived solely from practical applications
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Physical objects and natural phenomena
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What are considered as starting points of a mathematical theory in case of abstraction from nature?
What are considered as starting points of a mathematical theory in case of abstraction from nature?
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