chap 1

Question 1

dynamic processes engaged in by man to satisfy
two-basic needs- ___________and __________ for human _______ and _________

Answer 1

Science and technology, thirst for knowledge, material requirements, survival and prosperity

Question 2

description, understanding, and prediction of phenomena through
the use and generation of verifiable theories, laws, and principles.

Answer 2

Science

Question 3

usual activities associated with science as a process.
involve the acquisition of new knowledge and the utilization of such
knowledge to devise new or improved products and processes.

Answer 3

Research and
development

Question 4

intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of
the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and
experiment.

Answer 4

The Oxford Dictionary defined
science

Question 5

the organized, well-founded body of knowledge of natural
phenomena.

Answer 5

As a Knowledge:

Question 6

the particular field or domain or
systematic inquiry in which such knowledge is sought.

Answer 6

As a Field of Systematic Inquiry into Nature

Question 7

a distinct form of human activity in
which such knowledge is sought.

Answer 7

As a Form of Human Cultural Activity:

Question 8

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 8

As a Total Societal Enterprise

Question 9

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 9

Technology

Question 10

application of understanding of natural laws to the solution of practical problems.

Answer 10

technology

Question 11

is a group of persons joined together for a common purpose or by a
common interest

Answer 11

Society

Question 12

place societies in three broad categorie

Answer 12

Sociologists

Question 13

which is carried out through the use of human and animal labor, is the
main economic activity

Answer 13

Pre-Industrial Society:
Food production

Question 14

increased efficiency of production of
the industrial revolution produced an even greater surplus than before.

Answer 14

Industrial societies:

Question 15

Societies dominated by information, services, and high technology more than the
production of goods

Answer 15

Post-industrial societie

Question 16

4 common characteristics sa science

Answer 16

Focuses on the Natural World
Goes Through Experiments
Relies on Evidence
Passes Through the Scientific Community

Question 17

strongly opposes the view that technology is “a
means to an end” or “a human activity.”

Answer 17

Martin Heidegger

Question 18

ways in which technical and social
phenomena interact and influence each other.

Answer 18

study of science
and technology in society