DE LEON, Austine Sydney D.

BSN1 – YA – 18

Activity 1: Introduction to STS

Answer the following question. Use references and indicate it every number.

Q1. What do you think is the importance of studying this subject in your program?
Indicate specific ways that it could help you in the future.

Answer: Science and technology are important part in our lives because it is connected to
almost every aspect we do on a daily basis. The importance of this subject in my program which
is Nursing is that this subject includes studying technology and science gives insight into the
understanding and knowledge of technology, science and knowledge from the view point of
the humanities and the social sciences. It can help me being nurse in the future because it can
make my life easier, as a nurse. Advancements in telehealth have also played a large part in
improved accessibility. Telecommunication systems have made it easier for patients separated
geographically to receive nursing care via remote patient monitoring, live video conferencing
and mobile health apps. In today’s environment, it has become easier for those in remote
geographic areas to have access to quality care.

Reference/s: https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/msts
https://avanthealthcare.com/blog/articles/how-technology-is-impacting-nursing-practice-in-
2019.stml

Q2. Identify and explain the different steps of SCIENTIFIC METHOD OF RESEARCH.

Answer:
1. Ask a Question
The scientific method starts when you ask a question about something that you observe: How, What, When,
Who, Which, Why, or Where.

2. Do Background Research
Rather than starting from scratch in putting together a plan for answering your question, you want to be a
savvy scientist using library and Internet research to help you find the best way to do things and ensure that
you don't repeat mistakes from the past.

3. Construct a Hypothesis
A hypothesis is an educated guess about how things work. It is an attempt to answer your question with an
explanation that can be tested. A good hypothesis allows you to then make a prediction:
"If _____[I do this] _____, then _____[this]_____ will happen."
4. Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment
Your experiment tests whether your prediction is accurate and thus your hypothesis is supported or not. It is
important for your experiment to be a fair test. You conduct a fair test by making sure that you change only
one factor at a time while keeping all other conditions the same.

5. Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion

Once your experiment is complete, you collect your measurements and analyze them to see if they support
your hypothesis or not.

Reference: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-fair/steps-
of-the-scientific-method

Q3. Give 5 positive and negative impacts/effects of STS in the following areas:

a. Community life

b. Communication

c. Health

d. Education

Community Communication Health Education

Life
POSITIVE 1. Healthcare & 1. No barriers 1. Electronic 1. Facts at Your
wellness 2. Strengthened Health Fingertips
advancements relations Records 2. Local Learning,
2. Education 3. Better solutions 2. Internet and Global Reach
(EdTech) 4. E-schools Online 3. Educational
3. Environment 5. Development Mediums Games and
protection & 3. Simulations
smart cities Telemedicine 4. Distance Learning
4. Equal 4. Use of Smart Made Modern
opportunities phones 5. Web Seminars:
5. Develops 5. Online Learn and
Future Doctor Participate
Technological Consultation
Leaders
 NEGATIVE 1. Fake news & 1. Impact on 1. Depression 1. Misguided due to
misinformation interpersonal and anxiety Wrong Information
2. Social media’s communication 2. Eyestrain 2. Creates Enough
impact on 2. Reduced social 3. Sleep Opportunities for
mental health interactions problems Cheating
3. Diminishes 3. Has led to many 4. Reduced 3. Learners Get
Relationships addictions physical Disconnected from
and Social Skills 4. Effect on activity the Real World
4. Instant access nonverbal 5. Poor posture 4. Difficult to Deal
to information communication with the Online
makes us less 5. Has led to many Courses
self-sufficient addictions 5. eBooks Replacing
5. Relationships Physical Books
can be harmed
by too much
tech use

Reference/s:
https://www.elpassion.com/blog/positive-negative-impact-of-tech-on-society
https://www.thesilverlining.com/westbendcares/blog/the-positive-and-negative-
effects-of-technology-on-children