5 Questions
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which science disciplines do not rely on empirical evidence?
Formal sciences
Which disciplines use scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Applied sciences
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
Where do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia
Study Notes
Branches of Science
- Natural science studies the physical world.
Empirical Evidence
- Disciplines that do not rely on empirical evidence include mathematics and philosophy.
Applied Sciences
- Disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes include engineering and technology.
Social Sciences
- Social sciences, specifically sociology, study individuals and societies.
History of Science
- The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to ancient Mesopotamia, around 2500 BCE.
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