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Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
- Social sciences
- Formal sciences
- Natural sciences (correct)
- Applied sciences
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
- Applied sciences (correct)
- Natural sciences
- Social sciences
- Formal sciences
Which sciences are typically divided into three major branches?
Which sciences are typically divided into three major branches?
- Applied sciences
- Natural sciences
- Modern science (correct)
- Formal sciences
Which sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
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Which discipline raises disagreement due to its reliance on empirical evidence?
Which discipline raises disagreement due to its reliance on empirical evidence?
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Study Notes
Branches of Science
- Natural sciences study the physical world.
Applied Sciences
- Applied sciences use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as engineering and medicine.
Major Branches of Science
- Sciences are typically divided into three major branches: natural sciences, formal sciences, and social sciences.
Formal Sciences
- Formal sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules, including mathematics and logic.
Empirical Evidence
- Social sciences often raise disagreement due to their reliance on empirical evidence.
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