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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Algebra, arithmetic, statistics, and differential equations
- Logic, probability, calculus, and topology
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and arithmetic
- 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?
- Reliance on trial and error to establish mathematical theorems
- Experimentation with real-world objects to derive mathematical principles
- Application of statistical analysis to validate mathematical concepts
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- A set of assumptions without logical connections
- A collection of random mathematical concepts
- A series of experimental validations to support a hypothesis
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
How are abstract objects in modern mathematics defined?
How are abstract objects in modern mathematics defined?
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What is the nature of most mathematical activity?
What is the nature of most mathematical activity?
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