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What are the major subdisciplines represented in modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines represented in modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, probability, and differential equations
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and topology
- Set theory, linear algebra, combinatorics, and topology
What do most mathematical activities involve?
What do most mathematical activities involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason (correct)
- Utilization of computational algorithms and machine learning
- Application of statistical methods and experimentation
- Exploration of physical phenomena and empirical observations
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- Dependence on external authority and consensus
- Inductive reasoning and experimental validation
- Reliance on intuition and trial-and-error methods
- Succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
What is the area of knowledge that includes topics of numbers, formulas, shapes, and quantities?
What is the area of knowledge that includes topics of numbers, formulas, shapes, and quantities?
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