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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, calculus, number theory, and probability
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and algebra
What is the primary method of mathematical activity?
What is the primary method of mathematical activity?
- Application of statistical analysis to real-world problems
- Verification of hypotheses through computer simulations
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Experimentation and observation of natural phenomena
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- An iterative process of trial and error
- A series of experimental tests and observations
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A collection of anecdotal evidence
What are the objects of mathematical proofs in modern mathematics?
What are the objects of mathematical proofs in modern mathematics?
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What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline?
What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline?
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