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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as represented in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as represented in the text?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Number theory, calculus, statistics, and topology
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and geometry
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and topology
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?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Empirical observation and experimentation
- Reliance on intuition and guesswork
- Trial and error with real-world applications
What do mathematical proofs consist of according to the text?
What do mathematical proofs consist of according to the text?
- Reliance on assumptions and approximations
- A series of experimental trials and observations
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- Empirical evidence and statistical analysis
What are the objects of mathematical proofs as mentioned in the text?
What are the objects of mathematical proofs as mentioned in the text?
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What is the nature of mathematical entities in modern mathematics based on the text?
What is the nature of mathematical entities in modern mathematics based on the text?
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