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What are the three major branches of modern science?
What are the three major branches of modern science?
Natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences.
What are the formal sciences and why is there disagreement about whether they are science disciplines?
What are the formal sciences and why is there disagreement about whether they are science disciplines?
Formal sciences study formal systems, governed by axioms and rules. There is disagreement because they do not rely on empirical evidence.
What are applied sciences and give examples of disciplines within this category?
What are applied sciences and give examples of disciplines within this category?
Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.
What is the historical origin of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
What is the historical origin of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
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Define science and its purpose as described in the text.
Define science and its purpose as described in the text.
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