Introduction to Science & Policy Course Exam

The two main parts are Theory and Policy Lab.

It is important for making relevant, inclusive, and responsible policy advice.

The focus is on making relevant, inclusive, responsible, science-informed policy advice.

<p>The activity planned is the Chocolate Game.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The course includes discussions on the differences and interrelations between policy and business.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lecture sessions last from 9 to 11 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The individual flyer for the topic 'NGO's'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students will present two cases in their group presentations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prepare and conduct a debate in a structured format.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A panel discussion takes place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Groups must submit at least one question/annotation and two answers/comments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The workshop is scheduled for October 29.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>October 29 and October 31.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contributes to labeling the problem as an untamed issue due to lack of a clear resolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When there is societal consensus, scientists can act as issue advocates or science arbiters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It refers to scientists who clarify policy alternatives and expand the options available to decision-makers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their willingness and power shape how problems are defined and which solutions may be pursued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tamed problem has scientific certainty, leading to clear policy solutions, while an untamed problem lacks this clarity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scientists may become pure scientists or science arbiters, providing clear answers and supporting informed decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It complicates scientific engagement, often requiring scientists to take on roles that clarify uncertainties and propose alternatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A science arbiter provides answers to specific policy questions based on established scientific knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate group discussions and enhance understanding of the reading material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty in communicating effectively and reconciling scientific advice with societal goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Policy refers to a course of action adopted by a government, while politics involves the processes and activities associated with governance and decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Influencing policy, evidence-based decision-making, and addressing public good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate change is one of the most pressing public policy problems needing urgent attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Governance involves the frameworks and processes that ensure accountability and transparency in policy-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide innovative solutions and technologies that can inform and shape policy decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They struggle to translate scientific findings into actionable policies and face varying stakeholder interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To address and mitigate pollution caused by radon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mertonian norms include communism, universalism, disinterestedness, and organized skepticism, which guide ethical scientific conduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prioritizes science over policy, suggesting that scientific findings should directly inform decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dualistic relationship is viewed as most prominent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It refers to the integration of scientific evidence into the policymaking process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trust in scientists is crucial for public support and acceptance of policies based on scientific evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It indicates that political factors take precedence over scientific evidence in policy decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The interactive position suggests that science and policy influence each other equivalently.</p> Signup and view all the answers