Branches of Science

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Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?

  • Social sciences (correct)
  • Natural sciences
  • Applied sciences
  • Formal sciences

Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer science (correct)
  • Physics

Which historical period saw the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?

  • Bronze Age Egypt
  • Mesopotamia
  • Classical antiquity
  • Golden Age of India (correct)

Which branch of science uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes?

<p>Applied sciences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major branch of science studies the physical world?

<p>Natural sciences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major branches of modern science?

<p>Natural sciences, social sciences, and applied sciences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?

<p>Logic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical period saw contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine from Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia?

<p>Classical antiquity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science relies on empirical evidence for its study?

<p>Natural sciences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?

<p>Applied sciences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the formal sciences from natural and social sciences?

<p>They study formal systems governed by axioms and rules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline is often a subject of debate regarding its classification as a science discipline?

<p>Formal sciences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which historical period did Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia contribute to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine?

<p>Classical antiquity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science focuses on studying individuals and societies?

<p>Social sciences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of disciplines uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?

<p>Applied sciences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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