The Fundamentals of Science and its Relationship with Society Quiz
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Which of the following best describes science?

  • A systematic body of knowledge based on observation
  • A way to understand events in the natural world (correct)
  • A study of the supernatural world
  • A method of discovery using problem-solving

    • What are the four common characteristics of science?

  • Focuses on the artificial world, relies on opinions, goes through speculation, and passes through the technology industry
  • Focuses on the supernatural world, relies on faith, goes through divination, and passes through religious institutions
  • Focuses on the natural world, relies on intuition, goes through trial and error, and passes through the education system
  • Focuses on the natural world, relies on evidence, goes through experimentation, and passes through the scientific community (correct)

    • How is technology defined?

  • A systematic body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation
  • A means to fulfill a human purpose
  • A way to understand events in the natural world
  • A collection of devices and engineering practices available to a culture (correct)

    • What is STS?

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

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of science?

    <p>Relies on opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes science?

    <p>A study of the natural world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is technology?

    <p>A means to fulfill a human purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is STS?

    <p>The study of how society affects scientific research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four common characteristics of science?

    <p>Focuses on the natural world, relies on evidence, goes through experimentation, and passes through the scientific community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between science and society?

    <p>Society affects scientific research and technological innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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