Science Quiz

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What are the three major branches of modern science?

natural sciences, social sciences, formal sciences

Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?

There is disagreement because the formal sciences do not rely on empirical evidence.

What are the formal sciences and what do they study?

Formal sciences study formal systems, governed by axioms and rules, including logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science.

When do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?

<p>The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to the Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are applied sciences and how are they different from other sciences?

<p>Applied sciences use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine. They differ from other sciences in their practical application.</p> Signup and view all the answers