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What are the three major branches of modern science?
The three major branches of modern science are natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences.
Give examples of disciplines within each of the three major branches of modern science.
Examples of disciplines within the three major branches of modern science are physics, chemistry, and biology for natural sciences; economics, psychology, and sociology for social sciences; and logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science for formal sciences.
What is the main difference between the formal sciences and the natural or social sciences?
The main difference is that the formal sciences do not rely on empirical evidence, unlike the natural and social sciences.
What are applied sciences and how do they differ from other scientific disciplines?
Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine. They differ from other scientific disciplines by focusing on practical applications rather than theoretical knowledge.
What is the historical origin of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia.
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