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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Number theory, geometry, calculus, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
What do most mathematical activities involve?
What do most mathematical activities involve?
- Experimental testing and data analysis
- Application of statistical models and empirical observations
- Intuitive guessing and trial-and-error methods
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason (correct)
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- Succession of applications of deductive rules to established results (correct)
- Random collection of mathematical statements
- Application of inductive reasoning to hypothetical scenarios
- Series of experimental validations
Which areas extensively use mathematics for modeling phenomena?
Which areas extensively use mathematics for modeling phenomena?
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?