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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics based on the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics based on the text?
- Linear algebra, discrete mathematics, combinatorics, and logic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and game theory
- Arithmetic, topology, probability, and differential equations
What is the main method of mathematical activity according to the text?
What is the main method of mathematical activity according to the text?
- Trial and error
- Observation and measurement
- Empirical experimentation
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason (correct)
Which areas depend on mathematics for modeling phenomena?
Which areas depend on mathematics for modeling phenomena?
- Psychology and sociology
- Natural sciences and engineering (correct)
- Literature and philosophy
- History and anthropology
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?
Which areas are often grouped under applied mathematics according to the text?
Which areas are often grouped under applied mathematics according to the text?
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