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What are the three major branches of modern science?
What are the three major branches of modern science?
- Physical sciences, applied sciences, and theoretical sciences
- Physical sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences
- Natural sciences, applied sciences, and formal sciences
- Natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences (correct)
Which discipline studies individuals and societies?
Which discipline studies individuals and societies?
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Economics (correct)
What distinguishes the formal sciences from other branches of science?
What distinguishes the formal sciences from other branches of science?
- They rely on empirical evidence for their research
- They focus on practical applications in engineering and medicine
- They study formal systems based on axioms and rules (correct)
- They study the physical world
Which historical period saw advancements like the introduction of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system?
Which historical period saw advancements like the introduction of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system?
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What are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes called?
What are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes called?
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