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What are the major subdisciplines represented in modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines represented in modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, geometry, statistics, and differential equations
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and logic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
- Experimental testing of mathematical concepts
- Memorization of mathematical formulas and theorems
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
- Applied mathematics
- Engineering principles
- Any scientific experimentation (correct)
- Natural sciences
Which areas are mentioned as extensively using mathematics for modeling phenomena?
Which areas are mentioned as extensively using mathematics for modeling phenomena?
What do some areas of mathematics like statistics and game theory often correlate with?
What do some areas of mathematics like statistics and game theory often correlate with?