Introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS)

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

Make an observation

Conclude without testing (correct)

Test the prediction

Form a hypothesis

What is the primary focus of the biological sciences?

Exploring psychological behaviors

Examining celestial bodies

Studying natural phenomena like physics or chemistry

Understanding life forms and living organisms (correct)

How does technology relate to science?

Technology aims to challenge scientific theories.

Technology seeks to utilize scientific findings for practical applications. (correct)

Technology only focuses on theoretical applications of science.

Technology is unrelated to scientific findings.

Which of the following is an example of psychological sciences?

Sociology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of science as described in the content?

To understand the natural world Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes technology from science?

Technology provides tools and techniques, while science focuses on knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

Which group of sciences is tasked with exploring celestial bodies and their properties?

Physical sciences Signup and view all the answers

What role does iteration play in the scientific method?

It allows for new hypotheses based on results. Signup and view all the answers

What does STS primarily study?

The impact of science and technology on society Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for emphasizing the importance of the mind and questioning one's own ignorance?

Socrates Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Plato introduce regarding knowledge gained through the senses?

It is merely opinion and not true knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What was Aristotle's primary objective in his studies of logic?

To find a universal process of reasoning. Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'standing on the shoulders of giants' is associated with which scientist?

Sir Isaac Newton Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'scientia' in Latin?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher argued for the concept of a 'golden mean' in moral life?

Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of life did Socrates believe was essential and worth examining?

Intellectual inquiry and self-awareness Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS)

Science is the human attempt to understand the natural world, with or without concern for practical applications.
It involves discovering facts and relationships, creating theories that explain these, and using unbiased observations and experimentation.
Science is a pursuit of knowledge about general truths and fundamental laws.
The scientific method has five basic steps: observation, question, hypothesis, prediction, testing, and iteration.
Science can be grouped into physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, metallurgy, zoology, botany, genetics, paleontology, molecular biology, physiology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and economics.

Technology

Technology is the human attempt to change the world through tools, techniques, and processes.
It aims to put scientific findings into practice.
Technology uses tools, techniques and procedures for using science to help people.
Products or expressions of "art or craft" and "subject or interest."
It includes the practical application of scientific knowledge in creating new products and tools.

Science and Technology Interactions

Science aims at understanding, while technology aims at making something useful.
Engineers use science to develop products.
Technology helps with scientific experiments.

Society

Society is the sum of human interactions, including figuring out problems and making things.

Meaning of STS

STS studies societal, political, and cultural influences on science and technology.
It investigates how these influences affect society, politics, and culture.

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Description

This quiz explores the fundamentals of science and technology, including their definitions, methods, and relationships. Dive into the scientific method's steps and the various fields of science. Understand how technology applies scientific knowledge to change the world.