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Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence, leading to some disagreement about its classification as a science discipline?
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence, leading to some disagreement about its classification as a science discipline?
Which science discipline applies scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Which science discipline applies scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
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?
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Which of the following is not considered one of the major branches of modern science?
Which of the following is not considered one of the major branches of modern science?
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Which branch of science primarily studies the physical world?
Which branch of science primarily studies the physical world?
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What was the word for 'science' borrowed from in Middle English?
What was the word for 'science' borrowed from in Middle English?
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When did the scientific method start to play a greater role in knowledge creation?
When did the scientific method start to play a greater role in knowledge creation?
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During which period did scholarship flourish again after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
During which period did scholarship flourish again after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
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What motivated scientists to advance new knowledge in science according to the text?
What motivated scientists to advance new knowledge in science according to the text?
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In what sense was the word 'science' used in Middle English since the 14th century?
In what sense was the word 'science' used in Middle English since the 14th century?
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What did the word 'scientia' mean in Latin?
What did the word 'scientia' mean in Latin?
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From which language was the suffix -cience borrowed, leading to the word 'science'?
From which language was the suffix -cience borrowed, leading to the word 'science'?
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What did the word 'scientia' originate from according to Michiel de Vaan?
What did the word 'scientia' originate from according to Michiel de Vaan?
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