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What are the three major branches of modern science?
What are the three major branches of modern science?
- Formal, natural, and social sciences
- Theoretical, empirical, and practical sciences
- Natural, social, and applied sciences (correct)
- Physical, biological, and social sciences
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?
- Physics
- Mathematics (correct)
- Medicine
- Economics
What are applied sciences disciplines known for?
What are applied sciences disciplines known for?
- Studying individuals and societies
- Using scientific knowledge for practical purposes (correct)
- Studying formal systems governed by axioms and rules
- Building and organizing knowledge in the form of testable explanations
Where did the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science originate?
Where did the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science originate?
During which historical period were further advancements, including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, made?
During which historical period were further advancements, including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, made?