According to the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), the operating life cycle costs of a facility typically are comprised of 2% for design and construction, 6% for O&M and 92% for occupants' salaries.
View Full Document. 33. ____________ is a way of understanding the world based on science a. positivism 34. Thomas Hobbesâs idea that society reflects a selfish human nature illustrates the thinking common to Comteâs _________ of societal development a. Metaphysical stage 35.
For a topical guide to this subject, see Outline of natural science. The natural sciences seek to understand how the world and universe around us works. There are five major branches (top left to bottom right): Chemistry, astronomy, earth science, physics, and biology. Natural science is a branch of science concerned with the description, prediction, and understanding of natural phenomena, based on observational and empirical evidence. Mechanisms such as peer review and repeatability of findings are used to try to ensure the validity of scientific advances.