Branches of Science Quiz

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What are the three major branches of modern science?

The three major branches of modern science are natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences.

What is the definition of science?

Science is a rigorous, systematic endeavor that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the world.

Give examples of natural sciences.

Examples of natural sciences include biology, chemistry, and physics.

What are the formal sciences?

<p>The formal sciences are disciplines that study formal systems, governed by axioms and rules. Examples of formal sciences include logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are applied sciences?

<p>Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers