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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics according to the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics according to the text?
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and probability
- Logic, set theory, differential equations, and combinatorics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
What is the nature of most mathematical activity according to the text?
What is the nature of most mathematical activity according to the text?
- Relies on trial and error to establish mathematical truths
- Primarily focuses on practical applications in engineering and technology
- Is based on experimental findings and scientific observations
- Involves the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
What are the essential fields where mathematics is extensively used according to the text?
What are the essential fields where mathematics is extensively used according to the text?
- Philosophy, literature, history, art, and linguistics
- Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences (correct)
- Agriculture, architecture, anthropology, music, and political science
- Psychology, education, communication, environmental science, and law
What do some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, have in close correlation with according to the text?
What do some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, have in close correlation with according to the text?
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What do the fundamental truths of mathematics remain independent from according to the text?
What do the fundamental truths of mathematics remain independent from according to the text?
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