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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
- Arithmetic, calculus, statistics, and trigonometry
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Number theory, geometry, calculus, and statistics
What is the primary method of mathematical activity mentioned in the text?
What is the primary method of mathematical activity mentioned in the text?
- Collection and analysis of empirical data
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Intuitive guessing and approximation
- Experimental testing and observation
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
- Physical objects and observable phenomena
- Social constructs and human behaviors
- Historical artifacts and cultural symbols
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
What does a proof in mathematics consist of, according to the text?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of, according to the text?
What is the role of axioms in modern mathematics, as mentioned in the text?
What is the role of axioms in modern mathematics, as mentioned in the text?
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