Introduction to Science

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What does the word 'science' derive from?

French word for study
Greek word for research
Latin word for knowledge (correct)
Arabic word for learning

Biological sciences study non-living things.

False (B)

What were various aspects of material objects studied under before the eighteenth century?

natural philosophy

The two main streams of science are __________ and biological sciences.

<p>physical sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Physical sciences = Study of non-living things Biological sciences = Study of living things Natural philosophy = Pre-eighteenth-century study of material objects Scientia = Latin word for knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Definition of Science

Science refers to knowledge obtained through observations and experiments.
Originates from the Latin term "scientia," which translates to knowledge.

Historical Context

Prior to the eighteenth century, material object studies fell under "natural philosophy."
Increased knowledge led to a division in scientific disciplines.

Branches of Science

Physical Sciences: Focus on the study of non-living entities, encompassing disciplines like physics, chemistry, and astronomy.
Biological Sciences: Concerned with the study of living organisms, including fields such as biology, ecology, and genetics.