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Which branch of science studies the material world?
Which branch of science studies the material world?
What does the word 'science' mean?
What does the word 'science' mean?
Which branch of science is often excluded from the natural sciences?
Which branch of science is often excluded from the natural sciences?
Which disciplines use science in their practice?
Which disciplines use science in their practice?
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What is the scientific method of research?
What is the scientific method of research?
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Which word is science derived from?
Which word is science derived from?
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What is the main way of pursuing knowledge in science?
What is the main way of pursuing knowledge in science?
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Which branch of science studies people and societies?
Which branch of science studies people and societies?
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Which branch of science is often excluded as it does not depend on empirical observations?
Which branch of science is often excluded as it does not depend on empirical observations?
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What are the four main steps of the scientific method of research?
What are the four main steps of the scientific method of research?
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Study Notes
Branches of Science
- The material world is studied by Physics.
- The branch of science that is often excluded from the natural sciences is Social Science.
- The branch of science that studies people and societies is Social Science.
Definition and Origins
- The word 'science' means knowledge or understanding.
- The word 'science' is derived from the Latin word 'scientia'.
Scientific Method
- The scientific method of research involves systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation.
- The main way of pursuing knowledge in science is through empirical evidence.
- The four main steps of the scientific method of research are:
- Making an observation
- Formulating a hypothesis
- Testing the hypothesis
- Drawing a conclusion
Interdisciplinary Applications
- Medicine, engineering, and law are disciplines that use science in their practice.
Excluded Branch of Science
- Philosophy is often excluded from science as it does not depend on empirical observations.
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Test your knowledge of the history and evolution of science with this quiz! Explore the origins of science and its relationship with philosophy. Discover how science has developed over time and its significance in acquiring knowledge through systematic experimentation and methodology.
