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What are the three major branches of modern science?
What are the three major branches of modern science?
- Economics, psychology, sociology
- Natural sciences, social sciences, formal sciences (correct)
- Physics, chemistry, biology
- Logic, mathematics, theoretical computer science
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
- Formal sciences (correct)
- Applied sciences
- Natural sciences
- Social sciences
What distinguishes applied sciences from other disciplines?
What distinguishes applied sciences from other disciplines?
- They rely on empirical evidence
- They use scientific knowledge for practical purposes (correct)
- They focus on the physical world
- They study individuals and societies
Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
When does the history of scientific discipline span back to?
When does the history of scientific discipline span back to?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which science discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Which science discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Which sciences are typically divided into three major branches?
Which sciences are typically divided into three major branches?
Which historical period marks the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Which historical period marks the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science?
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