Science Branches Quiz

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Science is a rigorous, systematic endeavor that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the ______.

universe

Modern science is typically divided into three major branches: natural sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, and ______), which study the physical world;

physics

The social sciences (e.g., economics, psychology, and ______), which study individuals and societies;

sociology

And the formal sciences (e.g., logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science), which study formal systems, governed by ______ and rules.

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Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in ______ and medicine.

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Overview of Science

  • Science is a systematic approach that organizes knowledge into testable explanations and predictions.
  • It aims to understand the physical world, phenomena, and various systems.

Major Branches of Modern Science

  • Natural Sciences

    • Includes fields such as biology and chemistry.
    • Focuses on studying the physical world and its laws.
  • Social Sciences

    • Encompasses disciplines like economics and psychology.
    • Investigates how individuals and societies behave and interact.
  • Formal Sciences

    • Comprises areas such as logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science.
    • Revolves around formal systems, governed by defined structures and rules.

Applied Sciences

  • Represent disciplines that leverage scientific knowledge for practical applications.
  • Key fields include technology, engineering, and medicine, utilizing scientific principles to solve real-world problems.

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