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  2. Hard and soft science - Wikipedia

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    Hard and soft science. Hard science and soft science are colloquial terms used to compare scientific fields on the basis of perceived methodological rigor, exactitude, and objectivity. [1][2][3] In general, the formal sciences and natural sciences are considered hard science, whereas the social sciences and other sciences are described as soft ...

  3. Sociobiology - Wikipedia

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    "Sociobiology is now part of the core research and curriculum of virtually all biology departments, and it is a foundation of the work of almost all field biologists. " Sociobiological research on nonhuman organisms has increased dramatically and continuously in the world's top scientific journals such as Nature and Science .

  4. List of professional designations in the United States

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    A professional doctoral degree for naturopathic practitioners in the United States. Holders of the ND or NMD degree are known as naturopathic physicians in states where they may be licensed. The designation NMD is used in Arizona. Doctor of Business Administration. DBA or DrBA. Doctor of Education. EdD or DEd.

  5. List of academic fields - Wikipedia

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    Meta-philosophy. Metaphysics (outline) Ontology. Teleology. Philosophy of mind. Philosophy of artificial intelligence. Philosophy of perception. Philosophy of pain. Philosophy of space and time.

  6. Hierarchy of the sciences - Wikipedia

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    Hierarchy of the sciences. The hierarchy of the sciences is a theory formulated by Auguste Comte in the 19th century. This theory states that science develops over time beginning with the simplest and most general scientific discipline, astronomy, which is the first to reach the "positive stage" (one of three in Comte's law of three stages). As ...

  7. Occupational prestige - Wikipedia

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    Sociologists use the concept of occupational prestige (also known as job prestige) to measure the relative social-class positions people may achieve by practicing a given occupation. Occupational prestige results from the consensual rating of a job - based on the belief of that job's worthiness. The term prestige itself refers to the admiration ...

  8. Outline of academic disciplines - Wikipedia

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    Research. An academic discipline or field of study is a branch of knowledge, taught and researched as part of higher education. A scholar's discipline is commonly defined by the university faculties and learned societies to which they belong and the academic journals in which they publish research. Disciplines vary between well-established ones ...

  9. List of scientific occupations - Wikipedia

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    Forensic scientist [4]; Gentleman scientist – A financially independent scientist who pursues scientific study as a hobby [5]; Government scientist; Healthcare science; Hiwi – A German abbreviation for "assistant scientist"