10 Questions
Which branch of science studies the material world?
Natural sciences
What does the word 'science' mean?
System of acquiring knowledge through systematic experimentation
Which branch of science is often excluded from the natural sciences?
Formal sciences
Which disciplines use science in their practice?
Applied sciences
What is the scientific method of research?
Observation, identification, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of natural phenomena
Which word is science derived from?
Scientia
What is the main way of pursuing knowledge in science?
Systematic experimentation
Which branch of science studies people and societies?
Social sciences
Which branch of science is often excluded as it does not depend on empirical observations?
Formal sciences
What are the four main steps of the scientific method of research?
Observation, identification, experimental investigation, theoretical explanation
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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