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Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
- Social sciences
- Formal sciences
- Natural sciences
- Applied sciences (correct)
Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
- Formal sciences (correct)
- Applied sciences
- Natural sciences
- Social sciences
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
- Natural sciences (correct)
- Applied sciences
- Social sciences
- Formal sciences
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 do some disagree whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
Why do some disagree whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
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Applied Science
- Applied science uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.
Formal Sciences
- Formal sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules.
- Examples of formal sciences include mathematics, logic, and computer science.
Natural Sciences
- Natural sciences study the physical world.
- Examples of natural sciences include biology, chemistry, and physics.
History of Science
- The earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to the Ancient Greek period.
- This period marks the beginning of scientific inquiry and development.
Classification of Sciences
- Some disagree whether the formal sciences are science disciplines because they do not rely on empirical evidence and experimentation.
- This disagreement arises from differing opinions on what constitutes a "science" and how it should be defined.
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