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Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?

  • Formal sciences (correct)
  • Natural sciences
  • Applied sciences
  • Social sciences

What distinguishes the applied sciences from other branches of science?

  • They focus on the physical world
  • They rely on empirical evidence
  • They use scientific knowledge for practical purposes (correct)
  • They study individuals and societies

Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?

  • They do not rely on empirical evidence (correct)
  • They focus on individuals and societies
  • They build and organize knowledge
  • They study the physical world

Which historical period marks the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science?

<p>Bronze Age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science typically studies the physical world?

<p>Natural sciences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of science?

<p>To build and organize knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?

<p>Formal sciences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the applied sciences from other branches of science?

<p>They use scientific knowledge for practical purposes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which historical period do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to?

<p>Bronze Age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?

<p>Because they do not rely on empirical evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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