Introduction to Scientific Study

How did Martin Heidegger define technology?

A concept that is separate from science
A collection of devices and engineering protocols available to a culture (correct)
A term used to describe the natural physical world
An abstract idea without any practical implications

How does the text describe the relationship between science and technology?

Technology always follows science directly
Science always comes after technology
They are completely independent fields
It is impossible to distinguish where one ends and the other begins (correct)

What is an example of a technology that started from a scientific discovery?

Literature books
Music instruments
Plastic bottles (correct)
Clothing items

How are machines, computers, and tools related to science according to the text?

They are technologies brought about by science (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do technologies that start from science play in innovation?

They lead to new understanding of the natural world and further innovations (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the government justify allocating budget to research and development in this field?

To improve the economy through industrialization and commercialization (B) Signup and view all the answers

How has science and technology impacted society over the past centuries according to the text?

Marked a great process in society (C) Signup and view all the answers

What impact has Science and Technology had on the environment according to the text?

Harmed the environment by causing pollution and extinction of species (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative consequence of Science and Technology mentioned in the text?

Pollution of air, water, and land (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text suggest that Science and Technology has shaped society?

By causing extinction of species leading to ecosystem imbalance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which Science and Technology has made people more dangerous?

By creating destructive devices like guns, explosives, and nuclear power (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can students of this course be responsible citizens according to the text?

By being aware of how Science and Technology is bringing about change (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of science according to the text?

The natural world (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do philosophers argue about the definition of science according to the text?

Because science involves a wide coverage of human dealings (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does science differ from the supernatural world?

Science involves experiments, while the supernatural world cannot be tested (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Merriam Webster Dictionary define science?

As a systematic study concerned with evidences and theories (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does science aim to provide according to the text?

Understanding and explanation of the natural world (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that categorizes something as science based on the text?

Focuses on artificial intelligence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should scientific ideas be supported by multiple evidences?

To make them more reliable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of scientific study?

To understand how something works and its components (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for something to be considered as science?

It must be tested through experimentation and consistent observations (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is experimentation necessary in scientific endeavors?

To look for relevant evidence that supports the truthfulness of something (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to scientific findings over time?

They adapt and change based on new evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do scientific ideas need to pass through the scientific community?

To go through different groups for validation and avoid bias (A) Signup and view all the answers

What enables discoveries and inventions to take place according to the text?

Society (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what areas does national progress rely on science and technology, as mentioned in the text?

Health care and national security (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does society play in the development and utilization of science and technology?

Society allows for discoveries and decides their use (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why should the risks and dangers of science and technology not be taken lightly according to the text?

Because society relies on science for progress (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between science, technology, and society?

Society dictates how science and technology are used (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key areas where national progress currently relies on science and technology?

Healthcare advancements (C) Signup and view all the answers