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Which of the following is a learning objective of studying science, technology, and society?

  • Develop a deeper interest in the field of science
  • Understand the natural world
  • Identify the importance of studying science
  • Explain how science and technology relates to a problem of societal concern (correct)

What is science?

  • A systematic body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation (correct)
  • A way to understand events in the natural world
  • A method of discovery and understanding
  • A study of the natural world

What are the four common characteristics of science?

  • Focuses on the natural world, relies on evidence, goes through experiment, passes through the scientific community (correct)
  • Focuses on the artificial world, relies on speculation, goes through simulations, passes through the technological community
  • Focuses on the social world, relies on opinions, goes through surveys, passes through the political community
  • Focuses on the spiritual world, relies on faith, goes through rituals, passes through the religious community

What is technology?

<p>A method of discovery and understanding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who defined technology as a systematic body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation?

<p>W. Brian Arthur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a learning objective of studying science, technology, and society?

<p>Understanding the four common characteristics of science (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of science?

<p>To study the natural world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of science?

<p>It focuses on the natural world, goes through experiment, relies on evidence, and passes through the scientific community (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is technology?

<p>A systematic body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who defined technology as a systematic body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation?

<p>W. Brian Arthur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Understanding Science, Technology, and Society

  • A learning objective of studying science, technology, and society is to understand the relationships between scientific knowledge, technological advancement, and societal implications.

Defining Science

  • Science is a systematic method of studying the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning.
  • Science has four common characteristics: it is empirical, systematic, objective, and provisional.

Understanding Technology

  • Technology refers to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
  • Technology can be defined as a systematic body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation, as described by Dieter Olson.

Learning Objectives

  • The purpose of science is to develop and organize knowledge to explain and predict phenomena in the natural world.
  • Learning objectives of studying science, technology, and society include understanding the relationships between scientific knowledge, technological advancement, and societal implications, as well as developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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