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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and logic
- Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
- Probability, differential equations, combinatorics, and set theory
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Experimentation and observation of natural phenomena
- Application of statistical analysis to real-world data
- Trial and error with numerical operations
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
- Randomly occurring numerical patterns
- Physical representations of natural phenomena
- Abstract concepts without defined properties
- Entities stipulated to have certain properties, called axioms (correct)
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What are the two sources from which mathematical objects are derived in modern mathematics?
What are the two sources from which mathematical objects are derived in modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics based on the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics based on the text?
What does mathematical activity primarily involve, according to the text?
What does mathematical activity primarily involve, according to the text?
What do mathematical proofs consist of, as per the text?
What do mathematical proofs consist of, as per the text?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have, according to the text?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have, according to the text?
What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline, according to the text?
What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline, according to the text?
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