Understanding Science: An Overview
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What is the main difference between natural science and social science?

  • Natural science studies engineering, while social science studies the study of society.
  • Natural science studies logic and mathematics, while social science studies physical science.
  • Natural science studies the material universe, while social science studies space science.
  • Natural science studies living organisms, while social science studies society and people. (correct)
  • Which field of science focuses on the study of logic and mathematics?

  • Physical Science
  • Formal Science (correct)
  • Social Science
  • Natural Science
  • How does technology relate to science?

  • Technology relies on magic instead of science.
  • Technology uses science to make new discoveries. (correct)
  • Technology has no relation to science.
  • Technology is used by science for observation.
  • In what way does applied science differ from formal science?

    <p>Applied science uses existing scientific knowledge for new applications, while formal science studies the material universe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of social science?

    <p>The study of society and people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do science and technology interact with each other?

    <p>Science uses technology to create new applications, and technology uses scientific knowledge to solve problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of technological and scientific revolutions on economic development?

    <p>They underpin economic advances, improvements in health systems, education and infrastructure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a driver of the 21st century technological revolutions?

    <p>Nanotechnology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the technological revolutions described in the text?

    <p>To transform business practices across the economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Bureau of Science during the American period in the Philippines?

    <p>Agriculture, health and food processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary issue with Philippine science and technology in the 1950s and 1960s?

    <p>Lack of coordination and planning, especially technology planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary impact of the EDSA Revolution in 1986 on Philippine science and technology?

    <p>It led to the reorganization of the NSTA into the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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