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Science, Technology, and Society Basics

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What is the primary focus of STS (Science, Technology, and Society)?

To investigate how values influence scientific and technological developments (correct)
To study mathematics as a foundation for science
To create new technologies for economic growth
To understand biological sciences and their applications

In the STS cycle, what follows after scientific research in relation to social values?

Community development
Engineering
Technology innovation (correct)
Mathematics

Which element of the STS cycle represents the needs or wants of society?

Technology innovation
Social values (correct)
Scientific research
Engineering

What does the 'Technology' component refer to in the STS cycle?

<p>The final product that serves the societal purpose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does engineering contribute to the STS cycle?

<p>By creating something that was not previously in existence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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STS cycle

The continuous interaction between social values, scientific research, and technology innovation.

Science

The pursuit of knowledge about the natural world, often using measurement and experimentation.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or create tools.

Social Values

Needs, wants, and beliefs of a society that affect how people live and what they value.

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STS

The study of how social values affect scientific research and technology, and how these affect society.