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Physics is a branch of Formal Sciences.
Physics is a branch of Formal Sciences.
True
Biology is the study of non-living organisms.
Biology is the study of non-living organisms.
False
Mathematics is a branch of Applied Sciences.
Mathematics is a branch of Applied Sciences.
False
Engineering is a branch of Natural Sciences.
Engineering is a branch of Natural Sciences.
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The scientific method starts with making a prediction.
The scientific method starts with making a prediction.
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A theory is a tentative explanation for a phenomenon.
A theory is a tentative explanation for a phenomenon.
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The seventh step of the scientific method is experimentation.
The seventh step of the scientific method is experimentation.
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A variable is a factor that cannot be changed or manipulated in an experiment.
A variable is a factor that cannot be changed or manipulated in an experiment.
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Spectroscopy is used to study small objects or structures.
Spectroscopy is used to study small objects or structures.
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Chromatography is used to analyze and interpret data.
Chromatography is used to analyze and interpret data.
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Empirical evidence is based on theoretical assumptions.
Empirical evidence is based on theoretical assumptions.
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Modeling is used to analyze the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation.
Modeling is used to analyze the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation.
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Study Notes
Branches of Science
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Natural Sciences: Study of natural phenomena and laws of nature
- Physics: Study of matter, energy, and the fundamental laws of the universe
- Chemistry: Study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter
- Biology: Study of living organisms and their interactions
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Formal Sciences: Study of formal systems, language, and logic
- Mathematics: Study of numbers, quantities, and shapes
- Logic: Study of reasoning and argumentation
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Applied Sciences: Practical application of scientific knowledge
- Engineering: Application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and build structures, machines, and systems
- Medicine: Application of scientific knowledge to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases
- Technology: Application of scientific knowledge to develop new products, processes, and services
Scientific Method
- Observation: Identify a problem or phenomenon to be studied
- Hypothesis: Formulate a tentative explanation for the phenomenon
- Prediction: Make predictions based on the hypothesis
- Experimentation: Design and conduct experiments to test the hypothesis
- Analysis: Analyze the data collected during experimentation
- Conclusion: Draw conclusions based on the analysis
- Communication: Share the results with others
Key Scientific Concepts
- Theory: A well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
- Law: A statement that describes a consistent pattern or relationship in nature
- Hypothesis: A tentative explanation for a phenomenon
- Variable: A factor that can be changed or manipulated in an experiment
- Control: A standard against which the results of an experiment are compared
- Empirical Evidence: Data collected through observation and experimentation
Scientific Tools and Techniques
- Microscopy: Use of microscopes to study small objects or structures
- Spectroscopy: Use of instruments to analyze the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation
- Chromatography: Use of techniques to separate, identify, and quantify the components of a mixture
- Modeling: Use of mathematical or physical models to simulate real-world systems or phenomena
- Statistics: Use of mathematical techniques to analyze and interpret data
Branches of Science
- Natural Sciences study natural phenomena and laws of nature, including:
- Physics, the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental laws of the universe
- Chemistry, the study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter
- Biology, the study of living organisms and their interactions
- Formal Sciences study formal systems, language, and logic, including:
- Mathematics, the study of numbers, quantities, and shapes
- Logic, the study of reasoning and argumentation
- Applied Sciences involve the practical application of scientific knowledge, including:
- Engineering, the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and build structures, machines, and systems
- Medicine, the application of scientific knowledge to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases
- Technology, the application of scientific knowledge to develop new products, processes, and services
Scientific Method
- Observation: Identify a problem or phenomenon to be studied
- Hypothesis: Formulate a tentative explanation for the phenomenon
- Prediction: Make predictions based on the hypothesis
- Experimentation: Design and conduct experiments to test the hypothesis
- Analysis: Analyze the data collected during experimentation
- Conclusion: Draw conclusions based on the analysis
- Communication: Share the results with others
Key Scientific Concepts
- Theory: A well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
- Law: A statement that describes a consistent pattern or relationship in nature
- Hypothesis: A tentative explanation for a phenomenon
- Variable: A factor that can be changed or manipulated in an experiment
- Control: A standard against which the results of an experiment are compared
- Empirical Evidence: Data collected through observation and experimentation
Scientific Tools and Techniques
- Microscopy: Use of microscopes to study small objects or structures
- Spectroscopy: Use of instruments to analyze the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation
- Chromatography: Use of techniques to separate, identify, and quantify the components of a mixture
- Modeling: Use of mathematical or physical models to simulate real-world systems or phenomena
- Statistics: Use of mathematical techniques to analyze and interpret data
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Test your knowledge of the classification of sciences, including natural sciences like physics and biology, and formal sciences like mathematics and logic.
