Nature of Science: Science and Technology Flashcards
What is science?
Science is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations.
The latin word SCIENCE came from the word ___ which means ___.
scientia, to know
True or False.
Science is concerned with understanding how the natural and physical world work.
True
True or False.
Any study done carefully and based on observation is scientific.
False
True or False.
Science can prove anything, solve any problem, or answer any question.
False because science actually attempts to disapprove ideas.
True or False.
Different scientists may get similar solutions to the same problem.
True because sampling or measurement bias can result in different solutions to the same problem.
What is pure science? Give examples.
Pure science is research that adds to the body of scientific knowledge. Examples are human genetics, atomic theory, and study of the human ear.
What is applied science? Give examples.
Applied science is the practical application of scientific knowledge. Examples are DNA fingerprinting, nuclear weapons and hearing aids.
What are the 3 main branches of science?
Physical science, earth science, life science
What is physical science?
Physical science, or physics and chemistry, is the study of matter and energy.
What is earth science?
Earth science is the study of the many processes that occur on Earth and deep within the Earth.
What is life science?
Life science is the study of all organisms and the many processes that occur in them.
What is technology?
Technology is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for commercial or industrial use.
True or False.
Technology is pure science.
False. Technology is applied science.
Extensive ___ and ____ have led to the invention and development of technologies.
research, investigations
