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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?
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and logic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and probability
- Algebra, calculus, statistics, and geometry
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity, as described in the text?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity, as described in the text?
- Trial and error to find solutions to mathematical problems
- Application of statistical models to real-world data
- Experimentation and observation of natural phenomena
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
In what areas is mathematics essential, according to the text?
In what areas is mathematics essential, according to the text?
- Literature, art, history, philosophy, and linguistics
- Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences (correct)
- Agriculture, architecture, anthropology, music, and psychology
- Physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and geology
What do mathematical proofs consist of, according to the text?
What do mathematical proofs consist of, according to the text?
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Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics, as per the text?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics, as per the text?
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