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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Set theory, differential equations, logic, and combinatorics
- Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
- Arithmetic, topology, calculus, and probability
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What is the main activity in mathematics?
What is the main activity in mathematics?
- Application of mathematical formulas in real-world scenarios
- Creation of new mathematical notations
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and using pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Experimental testing of mathematical concepts
What is the nature of the fundamental truths of mathematics?
What is the nature of the fundamental truths of mathematics?
- Dependent on empirical observations
- Independent from any scientific experimentation (correct)
- Subject to constant revision based on new scientific discoveries
- Only applicable within the realm of natural sciences
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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What constitutes a proof in mathematics?
What constitutes a proof in mathematics?
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What is the main focus of modern mathematics?
What is the main focus of modern mathematics?
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What are the objects of mathematical proofs based on?
What are the objects of mathematical proofs based on?
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Which field of study is closely correlated with applications in statistics and game theory?
Which field of study is closely correlated with applications in statistics and game theory?
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What is the nature of the fundamental truths of mathematics?
What is the nature of the fundamental truths of mathematics?
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What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
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