Introduction to Scientific Study
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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?

    <p>They are technologies brought about by science</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They lead to new understanding of the natural world and further innovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To improve the economy through industrialization and commercialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Marked a great process in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Harmed the environment by causing pollution and extinction of species</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pollution of air, water, and land</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By causing extinction of species leading to ecosystem imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By creating destructive devices like guns, explosives, and nuclear power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By being aware of how Science and Technology is bringing about change</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The natural world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because science involves a wide coverage of human dealings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does science differ from the supernatural world?

    <p>Science involves experiments, while the supernatural world cannot be tested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Merriam Webster Dictionary define science?

    <p>As a systematic study concerned with evidences and theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does science aim to provide according to the text?

    <p>Understanding and explanation of the natural world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Focuses on artificial intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should scientific ideas be supported by multiple evidences?

    <p>To make them more reliable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of scientific study?

    <p>To understand how something works and its components</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It must be tested through experimentation and consistent observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is experimentation necessary in scientific endeavors?

    <p>To look for relevant evidence that supports the truthfulness of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to scientific findings over time?

    <p>They adapt and change based on new evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To go through different groups for validation and avoid bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Health care and national security</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Society allows for discoveries and decides their use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because society relies on science for progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Society dictates how science and technology are used</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Healthcare advancements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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