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Explain the three major branches of modern science and provide examples of each branch.
The three major branches of modern science are natural sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, and biology), social sciences (e.g., economics, psychology, and sociology), and formal sciences (e.g., logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science).
What are applied sciences and provide 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 disagreement regarding the formal sciences as science disciplines, and why does it exist?
There is disagreement whether the formal sciences are science disciplines because they do not rely on empirical evidence.
What are some of the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science, and where do they date back to?
The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia from around 3000 to 1200 BCE.
What contributions did Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia make to modern science?
Their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine entered and shaped the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity.
Test your knowledge of the different branches of science with this quiz. From natural sciences like physics and biology to social sciences like economics and psychology, see how well you can identify and understand the various fields of scientific study.
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