Definition & Interrelation of Science, Technology, and Society
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What is the meaning of the Latin word 'scientia'?

  • Knowledge (correct)
  • Art
  • Craft
  • Skill

Which of the following is a component of the scientific method?

  • Formulating hypotheses (correct)
  • Making moral judgments
  • Creating machinery
  • Expressing inward thought

What does the term 'technology' mean based on its Greek origins?

  • Logical sequence of thought processes
  • General truth
  • Craft or skill (correct)
  • Systematic study of the natural world

What does science lack the ability to answer?

<p>Beliefs and values questions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of technology according to the text?

<p>Make people's lives easier (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between science and absolute truth as per the text?

<p>Science lacks absolute truth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one major goal of technology according to the text?

<p>Solving mankind's problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what areas is technology being developed as mentioned in the text?

<p>Medicine, engineering, biotechnology &amp; agriculture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym STS stand for?

<p>Science, Technology, and Society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'society' derive from according to the text?

<p>&quot;societas&quot;, meaning comrade, friend, or ally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does STS affect society according to the text?

<p>By examining how social values impact scientific research and technological innovation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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