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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?

Applied science uses existing scientific knowledge for new applications, while formal science studies the material universe. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of social science?

The study of society and people (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do science and technology interact with each other?

Science uses technology to create new applications, and technology uses scientific knowledge to solve problems. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

They underpin economic advances, improvements in health systems, education and infrastructure. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Nanotechnology (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To transform business practices across the economy. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Agriculture, health and food processing. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of coordination and planning, especially technology planning. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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