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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics according to the text?

Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and algebra
Algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability

What is the main activity involved in mathematical research according to the text?

Observation of natural phenomena to derive mathematical principles
Discovery of properties of abstract objects using pure reason (correct)
Application of statistical methods to prove mathematical concepts
Experimentation to validate mathematical theories

What are the essential areas where mathematics is extensively used according to the text?

Physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and geology
Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences (correct)
Literature, history, art, music, philosophy, and linguistics
Astronomy, geology, meteorology, oceanography, and ecology

What do proofs in mathematics consist of according to the text?

A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics according to the text?

Statistics and game theory (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major subdiscipline of modern mathematics in the text?

Calculus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of mathematical activity according to the text?

Discovery of properties of abstract objects (B) Signup and view all the answers

In mathematical research, what do proofs consist of according to the text?

Logical reasoning and deduction (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which area is mentioned as extensively using mathematics for modeling phenomena?

Economics (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which areas of mathematics are often developed in close correlation with their applications according to the text?

Statistics (A) Signup and view all the answers

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