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Which of the following best describes the term 'science'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'science'?
- The study of numbers and their properties
- The study of the Earth and its features
- The study of human behavior and societies
- The study of the natural world and the laws governing it (correct)
What is the main focus of science?
What is the main focus of science?
- Analyzing mathematical equations
- Exploring human emotions
- Investigating geological formations
- Understanding the natural world (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a branch of science?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of science?
- Psychology (correct)
- Sociology
- Physics
- Chemistry
ما هي تعريف العلوم؟
ما هي تعريف العلوم؟
ما هي الأغراض الرئيسية للعلوم؟
ما هي الأغراض الرئيسية للعلوم؟
ما هي الفروع الرئيسية للعلوم؟
ما هي الفروع الرئيسية للعلوم؟
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What is Science?
What is Science?
The study of the natural world and the laws that govern it.
What is the Main Focus of Science?
What is the Main Focus of Science?
To understand the natural world around us.
What are the Main Branches of Science?
What are the Main Branches of Science?
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Why isn't Psychology Considered a Branch of Science?
Why isn't Psychology Considered a Branch of Science?
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Study Notes
Definition of Science
- Science refers to a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.
Focus of Science
- The main focus of science is to develop a body of knowledge and understanding about the natural world through observation, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning.
Branches of Science
- The main branches of science include:
- Natural Sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics)
- Formal Sciences (e.g. mathematics, logic)
- Applied Sciences (e.g. engineering, medicine)
- Social Sciences (e.g. psychology, sociology)
Note
- Philosophy is NOT a branch of science, but rather a distinct field of study that deals with fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
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Test your knowledge of science with this quiz! Explore the definition and main focus of science, and identify which branches do not fall under this field. Challenge your understanding and expand your scientific knowledge!
