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What are the three major branches of modern science?
What are the three major branches of modern science?
- Physical sciences, life sciences, and applied sciences
- Economics, psychology, and sociology
- Natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences (correct)
- Physics, chemistry, and biology
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
- Natural sciences
- Applied sciences
- Social sciences
- Formal sciences (correct)
What distinguishes applied sciences from other science disciplines?
What distinguishes applied sciences from other science disciplines?
- They focus on the physical world
- They study individuals and societies
- They use scientific knowledge for practical purposes (correct)
- They rely solely on empirical evidence
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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Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
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