10 Questions
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
What distinguishes formal sciences from other branches of science?
They study formal systems governed by axioms and rules
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Applied sciences
When does the history of scientific discipline span to?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia
Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
They do not rely on empirical evidence
What unifying themes tie together the field of biology?
The presence of cells, hereditary information, evolution, and energy processing
What enables organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Energy processing
At what levels of organization can biologists study life?
From molecular biology to the evolution of populations
What defines the subdisciplines within biology?
The nature of their research questions and the tools they use
How do biologists make observations and pose questions?
Using the scientific method
Test your knowledge of the diverse branches of science with this quiz! From physics and chemistry to economics and psychology, challenge yourself to identify and understand the different areas of scientific study.
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