Science, Technology and Society

Science

 a systematically organized body of knowledge.

 the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through
observation, experimentation.

 such knowledge or such a system of knowledge concerned with the physical world and its phenomena.

 a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths.

 system of knowledge of the natural world gained through scientific method.

Scientific method
- standardized way of making observations, gathering data, forming theories, testing predictions, and
interpreting results.

a. observation - a remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or
noticed.
b. Question- doubt about the truth or validity of something.
c. Hypothesis - specific prediction, based on previous research that can be tested in an
experiment. often called an "educated guess,"
d. experiment - a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or
demonstrate a known fact.
e. Conclusion - formed after a period of thought or research.
f. Result – outcome of the whole process.

Branches of science

 Formal Science - concerned with logic, mathematics, theoretical computer science, information
theory, systems theory, decision theory, statistics.
 Natural Science - a branch of science that deals with the physical world, e.g. physics,
chemistry, geology, biology.
 Social Sciences - branch of science devoted to the studyof societies and
the relationships among individuals within those societies.
  Applied Science - is the use of existing scientific knowledge to achieve practical goals,
like technology or inventions.

Technology

 the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

 machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge.

 the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences.

 the application of knowledge for achieving practical goals in a reproducible way.

 creation, usage and knowledge of tools, techniques, crafts, systems.

Interactions between Science and Technology

 science explores for the purpose of knowing while technology explores for the purpose of
making something useful from that knowledge.
 Science drives technology by making new technology possible through scientific breakthroughs.
 Engineers focus on using science to develop products.
 Without technology, some science experiments would not be possible.
 Without science, technology could not proceed.

Role of Science and Technology

 Alter the people live, connect, and communicate and transact, with profound effects on economic
development.
 Key drivers to development because technological and scientific revolutions economic advances,
improvements in health systems, education, and infrastructures.
 Products are transforming business practices across the economy as well as the lives of all who have
access to their effect.
 Have the power to better the lives of poor people in developing countries.

Society
 group of people who live in a definable community and share the same culture'.
 people in general, thought of as a large organized group.
 refers to people living in social order.
Science, Technology and Society

 the study of how science and technology influences society.

 field of study that examines how scientific and technological advancements interact with society
and culture.

Interconnections of STS