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Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?
- Natural sciences
- Applied sciences
- Social sciences
- Formal sciences (correct)
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
- Natural sciences
- Social sciences (correct)
- Applied sciences
- Formal sciences
Which field uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Which field uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
- Formal sciences
- Natural sciences
- Applied sciences (correct)
- Social sciences
Where do the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
Where do the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
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Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
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Study Notes
Philosophy and Science
- Philosophy is the discipline that does not rely on empirical evidence.
Social Sciences
- Sociology is the branch of science that studies individuals and societies.
Applied Science
- Applied science is the field that uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as engineering and medicine.
History of Science
- The earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to Ancient Mesopotamia, around 2500 BCE.
Natural Sciences
- Physical sciences or natural sciences are the branch of science that studies the physical world.
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