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Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
- Applied sciences
- Natural sciences (correct)
- Social sciences
- Formal sciences
What distinguishes formal sciences from other branches of science?
What distinguishes formal sciences from other branches of science?
- They study individuals and societies
- They rely solely on empirical evidence
- They study formal systems governed by axioms and rules (correct)
- They build and organize knowledge in the form of testable explanations
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
- Social sciences
- Natural sciences
- Applied sciences (correct)
- Formal sciences
Which historical period marks the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Which historical period marks the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Are the formal sciences considered science disciplines?
Are the formal sciences considered science disciplines?