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Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
- Applied sciences
- Natural sciences (correct)
- Formal sciences
- Social sciences
Which science disciplines do not rely on empirical evidence?
Which science disciplines do not rely on empirical evidence?
- Social sciences
- Applied sciences
- Natural sciences
- Formal sciences (correct)
Which disciplines use scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Which disciplines use scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
- Formal sciences
- Natural sciences
- Social sciences
- Applied sciences (correct)
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
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Where do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to?
Where do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to?
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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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