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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Logic, probability, calculus, and topology
- Algebra, calculus, statistics, and logic
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and arithmetic
What does most mathematical activity involve, according to the text?
What does most mathematical activity involve, according to the text?
- The discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- The memorization of formulas and the application of algorithms
- The exploration of historical mathematical developments and their impact
- The study of real-life applications and practical problem-solving
What do mathematical proofs consist of, as mentioned in the text?
What do mathematical proofs consist of, as mentioned in the text?
- A series of experimental trials and observations
- A set of theoretical assumptions and conjectures
- A combination of empirical evidence and logical reasoning
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
What do modern mathematical objects consist of, as mentioned in the text?
What do modern mathematical objects consist of, as mentioned in the text?
What are the topics included in the area of knowledge of mathematics, based on the text?
What are the topics included in the area of knowledge of mathematics, based on the text?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which field of study uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Which field of study uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which sciences focus on the study of individuals and societies?
Which sciences focus on the study of individuals and societies?
Why is there disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
Why is there disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
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