Science, Technology, and Society Introduction Quiz

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

To explore supernatural powers and their impact on natural phenomena

To develop deep appreciation and critical understanding of the role of science and technology in society (correct)

To provide a historical overview of scientific and technological developments

To focus on the movements of heavenly bodies

How is the relationship between science and technology explained in the text?

Technology has no influence on scientific discoveries

Science and technology are completely independent of each other

Technology drives science by creating new scientific knowledge

Science drives technology by making new technology possible through scientific discovery and development (correct)

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

Using science to develop products (correct)

Developing new scientific theories

Studying the interconnectedness between science and history

Exploring supernatural phenomena

Which term is defined as 'the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world through systematic observation and experiments' in the text?

Science Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state about the purpose of technology?

To explore for the purpose of making something useful from scientific knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What was the traditional explanation for natural phenomena according to the text?

Based on belief in supernatural powers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of technology?

To apply scientifically gained knowledge for practical purpose Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the founder of vaccinology in the West?

Edward Jenner Signup and view all the answers

What did Anton Van Leeuwenhoek do in the 1600s?

Used a single lens microscope to view bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Why are computers taking the place of textbooks?

Because laptops are lightweight and easy to carry Signup and view all the answers

What affects the development of technology according to the text?

Society, its values, politics, and economics Signup and view all the answers

What do ethical issues in science help scientists establish?

Standards for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data Signup and view all the answers

According to Lewis Wolpert, when do dangers and ethical issues arise in science?

Only when science is applied as technology Signup and view all the answers

What is a group of individuals involved in continuing social interaction, sharing the same geographical or social territory, political authority, and cultural expectations?

Science, Technology, and Society Introduction Quiz

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

How is the relationship between science and technology explained in the text?

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

Which term is defined as 'the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world through systematic observation and experiments' in the text?

What does the text state about the purpose of technology?

What was the traditional explanation for natural phenomena according to the text?

What is the main purpose of technology?

Who is considered the founder of vaccinology in the West?

What did Anton Van Leeuwenhoek do in the 1600s?

Why are computers taking the place of textbooks?

What affects the development of technology according to the text?

What do ethical issues in science help scientists establish?

According to Lewis Wolpert, when do dangers and ethical issues arise in science?

What is a group of individuals involved in continuing social interaction, sharing the same geographical or social territory, political authority, and cultural expectations?

Who used a variety of instruments to predict the weather?

What did Edward Jenner introduce in 1796 as a successful vaccine?

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