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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and logic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Number theory, statistics, geometry, and logic
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
- Application of statistical methods to mathematical problems
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Experimental testing of mathematical theories
- Observation of natural phenomena and their mathematical representation
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
- Reliance on intuition and conjecture to establish mathematical truths
- Verification of mathematical theorems through computer simulations
- Collection of experimental data to support a hypothesis
- Succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
In which areas is mathematics essential?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
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What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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