Lesson 1 Flashcards
What is SCIENCE?
latin word scire - know and scientia - knowledge
What is the four definition of science according to Moginn (1991)?
Science in a knowledge
Science in a field of systematic inquiry into nature
Science in a form of human cultural activity
Science in a total societal enterprise
What are the five empirical fields in science?
Sense of smell, touch, taste, hearing, sights
What are the nine systematic field in science
Scientific method
Observe
Question
Hypothesis
Plan
Collect data
Analyze
Conclusion
Communicate
What are the three total societal enterprise in science?
Traditional charity
Social enterprise
Traditional business
Orinary drives to achieve SOCIAL VALUE
Traditional charity
IMPACT INVESTING achieve measurable social impact alongside financial return
Social enterprise
Primary drives to achieve financial value?
Traditional business
What is technology ?
From greek word techne meaning art skill or cunning of hand
It involves designing and use of devices, processes, and materials to solve practical problems and satisfy human needs and wants.
Technology
Technology is an:
Applied science
Body of knowledge and skills
Control and modify the world
Total societal enterprise
What is society?
Group of people with common interests, tradition purpose and or activity
Science technology and society tracks the _____
History of discipline,dynamic of science and scientific knowledge
