5 Questions
Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Formal sciences
What is the primary characteristic of modern science?
It builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Engineering
What is a key reason for the disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
They do not rely on empirical evidence
Where do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to?
3000
Test your knowledge of the major branches of science and their respective fields. From physics to sociology to theoretical computer science, this quiz covers a wide range of scientific disciplines.
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