Quiz 1 & 2 Reviewer PPT

True

Science is a methodical way of acquiring knowledge

True

Technology is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

True

Science and technology can be dangerous.

True

STS is the study of how science and technology shape and are shaped by social instances.

False

STS deals with the historical development of science and technology but does not cover their philosophical underpinnings.

False

The study of STS primarily concerns students of science and technology programs, and not non-science students as much.

True

STS is an important area of study because science and technology permeate every aspect of everyday life.

False

Science and technology are not crucial factors in nation building.

False

History cannot teach people about evaluating present-day science and technology.

True

STS draws from other disciplined, such as history, sociology, philosophy, economics, political science, international relations, and science policy.

Scientia

What is a latin word of science?

Social

Science is considered as personal and _____________ because It includes activities of human beings to acquire better understanding of the world.

Science

It is a knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation.

Technology

It is a knowledge put into practical use to solve problems or to invent useful tools.

Society

The sum total of our interactions as humans, including the interactions that we engage in to figure things out and make things.

False

During Pre-Spanish period, Filipinos are not aware of the medicinal and therapeutic properties.

True

Trading and business was the focus during the Galleon Trade.

True

Science and technology was one of the three priorities during the time of President Ferdinand Marcos.

False

UST was established during American period.

True

American period was inclined towards agriculture, food processing, forestry, medicine and pharmacy.