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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?
- Logic, differential equations, combinatorics, and topology
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and topology
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and probability
What does most mathematical activity involve according to the text?
What does most mathematical activity involve according to the text?
- Validation of scientific hypotheses using mathematical models
- Application of experimental results to prove theorems
- Exploration of physical phenomena through mathematical simulations
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from according to the text?
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from according to the text?
- Natural phenomena
- Any scientific experimentation (correct)
- Real-world applications
- Logical reasoning
In which areas is mathematics essential according to the text?
In which areas is mathematics essential according to the text?
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What do some areas of mathematics such as statistics and game theory have close correlation with according to the text?
What do some areas of mathematics such as statistics and game theory have close correlation with according to the text?
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