The word science is derived from a Latin word "Scientia" means knowledge. The linguistic meaning of science is
" The knowledge or system of knowledge covering general truths or the operations of general laws, especially as obtained and tested through the scientific method." (Merriam Webster)
We can define science generally in the following words; Science is the study of physical universe and its contents by the means of observation, measurements and experiments that are reproducible and are aimed to establish, verify or modify the general laws to explain the behavior and nature of the universe.
Now the science has many branches but mainly it has two major departments:
These both departments of are divided into several branches e.g biology, psychology etc. These branches are further divided into more branches, e.g Cognitive psychology, Clinical Psychology etc.
These branches are made for the comprehensive and to the point study of each field of Science.
" The knowledge or system of knowledge covering general truths or the operations of general laws, especially as obtained and tested through the scientific method." (Merriam Webster)
We can define science generally in the following words; Science is the study of physical universe and its contents by the means of observation, measurements and experiments that are reproducible and are aimed to establish, verify or modify the general laws to explain the behavior and nature of the universe.
Now the science has many branches but mainly it has two major departments:
- Natural sciences: The natural sciences involve the study of natural or physical universe.
- Social Sciences: The social sciences involve systematic study of behavior and society.
These both departments of are divided into several branches e.g biology, psychology etc. These branches are further divided into more branches, e.g Cognitive psychology, Clinical Psychology etc.
These branches are made for the comprehensive and to the point study of each field of Science.
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