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Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
- Social sciences
- Natural sciences (correct)
- Applied sciences
- Formal sciences
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
- Applied sciences (correct)
- Formal sciences
- Natural sciences
- Social sciences
Why is there disagreement whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
Why is there disagreement whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
- Because they primarily focus on the physical world
- Because they build testable explanations about the world
- Because they do not rely on empirical evidence (correct)
- Because they only study individuals and societies
Which historical era saw advancements including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?
Which historical era saw advancements including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?
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What do the social sciences study?
What do the social sciences study?
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According to Karl Marx, human beings are intrinsically social because:
According to Karl Marx, human beings are intrinsically social because:
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What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
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Max Weber defines human action as 'social' if:
Max Weber defines human action as 'social' if:
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In what context was the term 'socialism' used from the 1830s onwards?
In what context was the term 'socialism' used from the 1830s onwards?
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In the context of social organisms, what does 'interacting populations' imply?
In the context of social organisms, what does 'interacting populations' imply?
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