5 Questions
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?
Formal sciences
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which disciplines use scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Applied sciences
Which historical period marks the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
Study Notes
Philosophy and Science
- Philosophy is the discipline that does not rely on empirical evidence.
Branches of Science
- Physical Science (or Natural Science) is the branch of science that studies the physical world.
Applied Sciences
- Engineering and Technology are the disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
History of Science
- The Ancient Greek period marks the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science.
Social Sciences
- Social Science is the branch of science that studies individuals and societies.
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