5 Questions
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?
Formal sciences
Which science disciplines use scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Applied sciences
Which historical period marks the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
Study Notes
Branches of Science
- Natural science is the branch that studies the physical world.
Methodology
- Philosophy is the discipline that does not rely on empirical evidence.
Applied Sciences
- Applied sciences, such as engineering and medicine, use scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
History of Science
- The ancient period marks the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science.
Social Sciences
- Social science is the branch that studies individuals and societies.
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