Science, Technology and Society (STS)
is an interdisciplinary field that studies the conditions under which the production,
distribution and utilization of scientific knowledge and technological systems occur; the
consequences of these activities upon different groups of people.
Hypothesi...
STS REVIEWER Questions and Answers
2024/2025
Science, Technology and Society (STS)
is an interdisciplinary field that studies the conditions under which the production,
distribution and utilization of scientific knowledge and technological systems occur; the
consequences of these activities upon different groups of people.
Hypothesis
one of the steps of the scientific process; an if-then statement or educated guess,
based on observation, and to be tested, accepted or rejected (as a result of the
analysis of data collected).
Theory
Accumulated evidence, over time, performed through a series of reproducible
experiments
Paradigm
A widely accepted model, example or framework.
E.g., the Earth is round
Science
based technology development accelerates economic growth through its effects on
industrial productivity. Search for knowledge
It includes ideas, theories, and all available systematic explanations and observations
about the natural and physical world.
Science as an Intellectual activity
It encompasses a systematic and practical study of the natural and physical world
Meditative thinking
humans allow nature to reveal itself to them without the use of force or violence.
Science as a body of knowledge
It is a subject or a discipline, a field of study, or a body of knowledge that deals with
the process of learning about the natural and physical world. This what we refer to as
a school science.
Inca Civilization
is also famous in Meso america. The Incas made advanced scientific ideas considering
their limitations as an old civilization.
EUDAIMONIA
good spirited, Coined by Aristotle,Describes the pinnacle of happiness that is
attainable by humans, human flourishing.
Palaeolithic technology
is the oldest known, but probably people used technology long before then.
Science as personal and social activity
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