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Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
- Natural sciences
- Social sciences (correct)
- Formal sciences
- Applied sciences
Which historical period marks the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Which historical period marks the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science?
- Iron Age
- Bronze Age (correct)
- Stone Age
- Medieval Age
What distinguishes the formal sciences from other branches of science?
What distinguishes the formal sciences from other branches of science?
- They build testable explanations
- They rely on empirical evidence (correct)
- They study the physical world
- They are not based on axioms and rules
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?
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What characterizes the disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
What characterizes the disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
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Study Notes
Social Sciences
- Sociology studies individuals and societies
Historical Periods
- The earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to the Ancient Greek period
Formal Sciences
- Formal sciences are distinguished from other branches of science by their focus on abstract systems, logic, and symbols, rather than empirical observations
- Examples of formal sciences include mathematics, logic, and computer science
Applied Sciences
- Applied sciences, such as engineering and medicine, use scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Formal Sciences Debate
- There is a disagreement about whether formal sciences, such as mathematics and logic, are science disciplines due to their lack of empirical observations and focus on abstract systems
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