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What are the three major branches of modern science?
What are the three major branches of modern science?
- Physics, chemistry, and mathematics
- Natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences (correct)
- Physical sciences, biological sciences, and applied sciences
- Economics, psychology, and engineering
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
- Formal sciences (correct)
- Natural sciences
- Applied sciences
- Social sciences
What distinguishes applied sciences from other science disciplines?
What distinguishes applied sciences from other science disciplines?
- They study physical and natural phenomena
- They use scientific knowledge for practical purposes (correct)
- They rely solely on empirical evidence
- They focus on theoretical research
Why is there disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
Why is there disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
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Where do the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
Where do the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
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