Characteristics of Science

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What is the main economic activity in a Pre-Industrial Society?

Food production

Which category of society places a strong emphasis on the production of goods?

Industrial Society

What defines Post-Industrial Societies?

Dominance of information, services, and high technology

How has the industrial revolution impacted surplus production in societies?

Increased surplus production Signup and view all the answers

What is the common characteristic of science according to the text?

Investigation of the physical world Signup and view all the answers

Why have philosophers been in disagreement about the definition of science for decades?

Science encompasses a wide range of human activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of science?

Physical world Signup and view all the answers

Why is science not concerned with the supernatural world?

It cannot be tested Signup and view all the answers

What is required for something to be regarded as science?

Experimentation leading to consistent observations Signup and view all the answers

Why does science rely on evidence?

To support the truthfulness of something Signup and view all the answers

What happens to scientific findings over time?

They can change based on new evidence Signup and view all the answers

Why does science subject any matter of study to experimentation?

To arrive at consistent observations Signup and view all the answers

What does McGinn (1991) define as the organized body of knowledge of natural phenomena?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

In what way does W.Brian Arthur define technology in his book?

A means to fulfill a human purpose Signup and view all the answers

How does McGinn (1991) differentiate between science and technology?

Science is the study of natural laws, while technology is their practical application Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of human activity does science primarily involve?

Seeking knowledge of natural phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of technology point out in terms of the production process?

Advantages and disadvantages of different technologies Signup and view all the answers

According to W.Brian Arthur, what role does technology play in society?

Serving human purposes efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What have we conquered?

Outer space but not inner space Signup and view all the answers

What have we accomplished in terms of communication according to the text?

We communicate less and less Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what do fancy houses and broken homes symbolize?

Material wealth but emotional emptiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message conveyed about relationships in the text?

Relationships are shallow despite material wealth Signup and view all the answers

How does the text reflect on societal values related to character?

Big men symbolize a lack of strong character Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe' in the text?

It highlights the importance of humility and respect towards others Signup and view all the answers

What relationship between science and technology is exemplified by the discovery of uranium fission leading to the atomic bomb?

New knowledge serving as a direct source of ideas for new technological possibilities Signup and view all the answers

Which relationship between science and technology involves prototyping, theoretical prediction, modeling, and simulation accompanied by empirical testing?

Source of tools and techniques for more efficient engineering design Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of science and technology relationship involves research specialization among scientists?

Practice of research as a source for development of new human skills Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a tool or technique that originated from research but found its way into industrial practices?

Scanning electron microscope (SEM) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of science and technology relationship emphasizes the importance of creating a knowledge base for assessing technology in terms of its social and environmental impacts?

Creation of a knowledge base important in assessing technology's social and environmental impacts Signup and view all the answers

Which relationship between science and technology involves assimilating new human skills and capabilities useful for technology from research practices?