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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?
What constitutes a proof in mathematics?
What constitutes a proof in mathematics?
What is the main focus of modern mathematics?
What is the main focus of modern mathematics?
What are the objects of mathematical proofs based on?
What are the objects of mathematical proofs based on?
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?
What is the nature of the fundamental truths of mathematics?
What is the nature of the fundamental truths of mathematics?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
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