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Which of the following is NOT a major branch of modern science?
Which of the following is NOT a major branch of modern science?
- Physics, chemistry, and biology
- Economics, psychology, and sociology
- Engineering and medicine (correct)
- Logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science
What distinguishes the formal sciences from the natural and social sciences?
What distinguishes the formal sciences from the natural and social sciences?
- They focus on individuals and societies
- They study formal systems governed by axioms and rules (correct)
- They rely on empirical evidence
- They study the physical world
When did the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
When did the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
- 500 to 100 BCE
- 3000 to 1200 BCE (correct)
- 2000 to 1500 BCE
- 1000 to 500 BCE
What contributed to the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity?
What contributed to the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity?
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What are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes known as?
What are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes known as?
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