5 Questions
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Formal sciences
Are the formal sciences considered science disciplines?
No, because they do not rely on empirical evidence
What are applied sciences?
Disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes
When do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia
Study Notes
Social Sciences
- Sociology studies individuals and societies
Formal Sciences
- It studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules
- Examples include logic, mathematics, and computer science
Classification of Sciences
- Formal sciences are considered science disciplines
Applied Sciences
- Applied sciences apply scientific knowledge to practical problems or applications
- Examples include engineering, medicine, and technology
History of Science
- The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to ancient civilizations around 3500 BCE
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