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Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Which historical period marks the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Which historical period marks the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
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Why are the formal sciences sometimes disputed as science disciplines?
Why are the formal sciences sometimes disputed as science disciplines?
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Study Notes
Branches of Science
- Formal sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules
- Applied sciences use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine
Historical Periods
- Ancient period marks the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science
Physical Sciences
- Physical sciences study the physical world
Classification of Sciences
- Formal sciences are sometimes disputed as science disciplines due to their abstract nature and lack of empirical evidence
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Test your knowledge of the different branches of science with this quiz! From physics and chemistry to economics and psychology, see how well you understand the major divisions of modern science.
