Meaning of Science
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What is the society made up of?

  • Community of people, excluding scientists and technologists
  • Scientists and technologists only
  • Geographical and social territory
  • Community of people, including scientists and technologists (correct)
  • How is society described in terms of its dynamism?

  • Rapidly changing
  • Stagnant
  • Dynamic (correct)
  • Tentative
  • Who are the recipients of the work developed by scientists and technologists?

  • People in the society (correct)
  • International organizations
  • Private corporations
  • Government officials
  • What happens to scientists and technologists when a factor affects the society?

    <p>They are also affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can society be compared to science and technology?

    <p>Dynamic and tentative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between society and scientists/technologists?

    <p>Interconnected growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is science according to the given text?

    <p>A body of knowledge gained through the scientific method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is technology defined in the given text?

    <p>The collection of methods, techniques, and processes used in production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does science lead to, as per the text?

    <p>Formation of concepts, principles, theories, and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is technology related to scientific and practical problems according to the text?

    <p>It is the application of knowledge in solving scientific and practical problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to John Heibron (2003), what is modern science?

    <p>A discovery as well as an invention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the relationship between science and technology?

    <p>Science provides the knowledge and technology applies it to solve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Society and Science

    • Society is made up of individuals and groups with diverse interests and values.
    • Society is dynamic, constantly changing and adapting to new factors and influences.

    Relationship between Society and Scientists/Technologists

    • The recipients of the work developed by scientists and technologists are the individuals and groups in society.
    • When a factor affects the society, scientists and technologists are also impacted, as they are part of the society.

    Comparison between Society and Science/Technology

    • Society can be compared to science and technology in terms of their dynamic and constantly evolving nature.

    Definitions of Science and Technology

    • Science is a systematic and organized knowledge that aims to explain and understand natural phenomena.
    • Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems and improve human life.

    Role of Science

    • Science leads to the development of new technologies, which in turn, improve the quality of human life.

    Relationship between Science and Technology

    • Technology is related to scientific and practical problems, as it aims to provide solutions to these problems through the application of scientific knowledge.

    Modern Science

    • According to John Heibron (2003), modern science is a systematic and organized knowledge that aims to explain and understand natural phenomena.

    Science-Technology Relationship

    • The relationship between science and technology is one of interdependence, where science provides the knowledge and technology applies this knowledge to solve practical problems.

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    Test your knowledge about the meaning and characteristics of science, including its role in explaining and predicting natural phenomena, as well as its social aspects and contributions to understanding the universe.

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