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What is the main focus of the branch of science known as Biology?
What is the main focus of the branch of science known as Biology?
What is the first step in the Scientific Method?
What is the first step in the Scientific Method?
Which tool is used to study the properties of matter?
Which tool is used to study the properties of matter?
What is the main focus of the branch of science known as Engineering?
What is the main focus of the branch of science known as Engineering?
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What is the purpose of the 'Prediction' step in the Scientific Method?
What is the purpose of the 'Prediction' step in the Scientific Method?
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Which branch of science involves the study of formal systems, languages, and reasoning?
Which branch of science involves the study of formal systems, languages, and reasoning?
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Study Notes
Branches of Science
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Natural Sciences: Study of natural phenomena and laws of nature
- Physics: Study of matter, energy, and the fundamental laws of the universe
- Chemistry: Study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter
- Biology: Study of living organisms, their structure, function, and evolution
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Formal Sciences: Study of formal systems, languages, and reasoning
- Mathematics: Study of numbers, quantities, and shapes
- Logic: Study of reasoning, inference, and argumentation
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Applied Sciences: Application of scientific knowledge to practical problems
- Engineering: Design, construction, and maintenance of structures, machines, and systems
- Medicine: Study of human health, disease, and treatment
- Technology: Application of scientific knowledge to develop new products and services
Scientific Method
- Observation: Identifying a problem or phenomenon to study
- Hypothesis: Formulating a tentative explanation for the phenomenon
- Prediction: Making predictions based on the hypothesis
- Experimentation: Designing and conducting experiments to test the hypothesis
- Analysis: Analyzing data collected from experiments
- Conclusion: Drawing conclusions based on the results of the experiment
- Communication: Sharing the results with others through reports, papers, and presentations
Scientific Tools and Techniques
- Measurement: Using instruments to measure physical quantities
- Microscopy: Using microscopes to study microorganisms and cells
- Spectroscopy: Using spectroscopes to study the properties of matter
- Chromatography: Using chromatographs to separate and analyze mixtures
- Statistical Analysis: Using statistical methods to analyze and interpret data
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Explore the branches of science, the scientific method, and essential tools and techniques used in scientific research and discovery.
