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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)
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and logic
- Geometry, statistics, number theory, and logic
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Application of statistical methods to real-world problems
- Experimental testing of mathematical concepts
- Memorization of formulas and algorithms
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
- Verification through computer simulations
- Collection of empirical evidence supporting a hypothesis
- Succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- Reliance on intuition and guesswork
What are the abstract objects in modern mathematics?
What are the abstract objects in modern mathematics?
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What is the nature of mathematical activity?
What is the nature of mathematical activity?
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