STS- Chapter 1 and 2- Midterm Exam
Questions and Answers
are dynamic processes engaged in by man to satisfy two-basic needs- the thirst for knowledge and the
material requirements for human survival and prosperity. - Answer-Science and technology
t or f
Science and technology had been around even before the words biology, physics, chemistry,
engineering, and agriculture were coined. - Answer-true
is the description, understanding, and prediction of phenomena through the use and generation of
verifiable theories, laws, and principles - Answer-Science
what are usual activities associated with science as a process? - Answer-Research and development
involve the acquisition of new knowledge and the utilization of such knowledge to devise new or
improved products and processes. - Answer-Research and development
According to McGinn (1991) Science has four meanings, these are? - Answer-As a Knowledge
, As a Field of Systematic Inquiry into Nature
As a Form of Human Cultural Activity
As a Total Societal Enterprise
the organized, well-founded body of knowledge of natural phenomena. - Answer-As a Knowledge
the particular field or domain or systematic inquiry in which such knowledge is sought. - Answer-As a
Field of Systematic Inquiry into Nature
a distinct form of human activity in which such knowledge is sought. - Answer-As a Form of Human
Cultural Activity
the summation of knowledge, people, skills, organization, facilities techniques, physical resources,
methods and technology, which is devoted to the study and understanding of the natural world. -
Answer-As a Total Societal Enterprise
is the use of scientific knowledge and/or empirical knowhow for the production, improvement, and
distribution of goods and services, as well as the satisfaction of other material needs, On the other hand,
it is more related to economic activity. - Answer-technology
it is the application of understanding of natural laws to the solution of practical problems. - Answer-
technology
1. Technology is a "means to fulfill a human purpose" in that a method or any material may be utilized to
serve a human purpose.
2. Technology is an assemblage of practices and components
3. Technology is a collection of devices and engineering practices available to culture. - Answer-The
Nature of Technology: What it is and how it evolves, W. Brian Arthur (2009)
Questions and Answers
are dynamic processes engaged in by man to satisfy two-basic needs- the thirst for knowledge and the
material requirements for human survival and prosperity. - Answer-Science and technology
t or f
Science and technology had been around even before the words biology, physics, chemistry,
engineering, and agriculture were coined. - Answer-true
is the description, understanding, and prediction of phenomena through the use and generation of
verifiable theories, laws, and principles - Answer-Science
what are usual activities associated with science as a process? - Answer-Research and development
involve the acquisition of new knowledge and the utilization of such knowledge to devise new or
improved products and processes. - Answer-Research and development
According to McGinn (1991) Science has four meanings, these are? - Answer-As a Knowledge
, As a Field of Systematic Inquiry into Nature
As a Form of Human Cultural Activity
As a Total Societal Enterprise
the organized, well-founded body of knowledge of natural phenomena. - Answer-As a Knowledge
the particular field or domain or systematic inquiry in which such knowledge is sought. - Answer-As a
Field of Systematic Inquiry into Nature
a distinct form of human activity in which such knowledge is sought. - Answer-As a Form of Human
Cultural Activity
the summation of knowledge, people, skills, organization, facilities techniques, physical resources,
methods and technology, which is devoted to the study and understanding of the natural world. -
Answer-As a Total Societal Enterprise
is the use of scientific knowledge and/or empirical knowhow for the production, improvement, and
distribution of goods and services, as well as the satisfaction of other material needs, On the other hand,
it is more related to economic activity. - Answer-technology
it is the application of understanding of natural laws to the solution of practical problems. - Answer-
technology
1. Technology is a "means to fulfill a human purpose" in that a method or any material may be utilized to
serve a human purpose.
2. Technology is an assemblage of practices and components
3. Technology is a collection of devices and engineering practices available to culture. - Answer-The
Nature of Technology: What it is and how it evolves, W. Brian Arthur (2009)
