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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Probability, differential equations, combinatorics, and linear algebra
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and logic
- Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Experimental testing of mathematical concepts
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Memorization of formulas and algorithms
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
- Engineering
- Any scientific experimentation (correct)
- Applied mathematics
- Computer science
In which areas is mathematics essential?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
What do some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, have a close correlation with?
What do some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, have a close correlation with?
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