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Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
- Natural sciences
- Applied sciences
- Social sciences
- Formal sciences (correct)
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes in engineering and medicine?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes in engineering and medicine?
- Social sciences
- Applied sciences (correct)
- Formal sciences
- Natural sciences
Which sciences study the physical world?
Which sciences study the physical world?
- Natural sciences (correct)
- Applied sciences
- Social sciences
- Formal sciences
Which discipline studies individuals and societies?
Which discipline studies individuals and societies?
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Why is there disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
Why is there disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
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Formal Sciences
- The branch of science that studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules is Mathematics and Logic.
Applied Sciences
- The discipline that uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes in engineering and medicine is Applied Sciences.
Natural Sciences
- The sciences that study the physical world are Natural Sciences, which include Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences.
Social Sciences
- The discipline that studies individuals and societies is Social Sciences, which includes Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and Economics.
Classification of Formal Sciences
- There is disagreement about whether Formal Sciences (e.g., Mathematics and Logic) are science disciplines because they do not rely on empirical evidence and experimentation, unlike Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
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