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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?
- Algebra, calculus, statistics, and geometry
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and algebra
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity according to the text?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity according to the text?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Trial and error experimentation with mathematical concepts
- Use of intuition and guesswork to develop mathematical theorems
- Reliance on empirical evidence to validate mathematical theories
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
- Physical objects and real-life phenomena
- Observations and measurements of natural phenomena
- Purely hypothetical constructs with no real-world relevance
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
What does a proof in mathematics consist of according to the text?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of according to the text?
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What is considered as the starting points of a mathematical theory in modern mathematics?
What is considered as the starting points of a mathematical theory in modern mathematics?
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Subdisciplines of Modern Mathematics
- The major subdisciplines of modern mathematics include: algebra, analysis, geometry, and number theory
Mathematical Activity
- The primary method used in mathematical activity is logical deduction and proof
Objects of Mathematical Study
- The objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics include: numbers, geometric shapes, and abstract structures
Proofs in Mathematics
- A proof in mathematics consists of: a series of logical deductions, based on axioms and previously proven results, that demonstrate the truth of a mathematical statement
Starting Points of a Mathematical Theory
- The starting points of a mathematical theory in modern mathematics are: axioms, definitions, and previously established results
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