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Interactions between Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

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What drives technology by making new technology possible through scientific breakthroughs?

History of Science
Philosophy of Science
Sociology of Science
Engineering (correct)

Which field aims to bridge humanities and natural sciences?

Philosophy of Science
STS (correct)
Sociology of Science
History of Science

What would not be possible without technology according to the text?

Philosophy of Science
Some Science Experiments (correct)
Historical Studies
Sociology of Science

What is shaped by the available technology according to the text?

The Questions Scientists Ask (D) Signup and view all the answers

What applies methods from history, philosophy, and sociology to study science and technology?

STS (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do science and technology interact according to the text?

Science drives technology by making new technology possible through scientific breakthroughs, and without science, technology could not proceed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the field of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) about?

STS is a relatively young field that applies methods drawn from history, philosophy, and sociology to study the nature of science and technology and ultimately judge their value and place in society. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of engineers in the interaction between science and technology?

Engineers focus on using science to develop products. Signup and view all the answers

How does technology impact scientific experiments?

Without technology, some science experiments would not be possible. Signup and view all the answers

How are the questions that scientists ask influenced by technology?

The very questions that scientists ask are shaped by the available technology. Signup and view all the answers

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