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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?
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
- Number theory, geometry, statistics, and calculus
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What does most mathematical activity involve according to the text?
What does most mathematical activity involve according to the text?
- Collection of empirical data to form mathematical theories
- Experimentation with physical objects to derive mathematical principles
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Application of statistical methods to solve mathematical problems
What do proofs in mathematics consist of according to the text?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of according to the text?
- A series of experimental trials to validate mathematical concepts
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A collection of assumptions without logical reasoning
- An aggregation of anecdotal evidence supporting a mathematical claim
In which fields is mathematics essential according to the text?
In which fields is mathematics essential according to the text?
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How are some areas of mathematics like statistics and game theory developed according to the text?
How are some areas of mathematics like statistics and game theory developed according to the text?
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