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What are the three major branches of modern science?
The natural sciences, the social sciences, and the formal sciences
Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
Because the formal sciences do not rely on empirical evidence.
What are applied sciences?
Disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.
Name two examples of natural sciences.
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What is the historical origin of modern science?
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What do the social sciences study?
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What was the Latin word from which the word 'science' was derived?
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During which historical period did scientific research deteriorate in certain regions after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
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What played a greater role in knowledge creation after the Scientific Revolution began in the 16th century?
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During which historical period did scholarship flourish again in the Medieval renaissances?
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What were the motives of scientists for advancing new knowledge in science according to the text?
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In which language has the word 'science' been used since the 14th century, and what did it mean?
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What led to the emergence of science policies according to the text?
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When did the word 'science' originate in Middle English, and from which language was it borrowed?
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What were the main entities conducting contemporary scientific research according to the text?
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What is the meaning of the Latin word 'sciō', from which 'science' is derived?
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