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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
- Logic, topology, calculus, and probability
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, statistics, logic, and calculus
What do most mathematical activities involve, according to the text?
What do most mathematical activities involve, according to the text?
- Experimental testing and verification of mathematical concepts
- Observation of natural phenomena to derive mathematical principles
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Application of statistical methods to validate mathematical theories
What do the fundamental truths of mathematics remain independent from, according to the text?
What do the fundamental truths of mathematics remain independent from, according to the text?
- Empirical evidence
- Statistical analysis
- Any scientific experimentation (correct)
- Philosophical reasoning
In which academic disciplines is mathematics essential, as mentioned in the text?
In which academic disciplines is mathematics essential, as mentioned in the text?
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Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics, as per the text?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics, as per the text?
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