Science in Society (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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3 criteria for evaluating scientific evidence
3 criteria for evaluating scientific evidence
Relevance, Accuracy, Bias (RAB)
What is relevant evidence?
What is relevant evidence?
Information that directly relates to the topic investigated
Define accuracy in scientific evidence
Define accuracy in scientific evidence
How close measurement/info is to true or accepted value
Define bias in scientific evidence
Define bias in scientific evidence
Unfairly selecting or encouraging one outcome over another
Primary sources in science
Primary sources in science
Report original research and findings directly
Secondary sources in science
Secondary sources in science
Interpret, analyse, or summarise primary research
Nature of science-society relationship
Nature of science-society relationship
Bidirectional - each influences the other
What is basic (pure) science?
What is basic (pure) science?
Knowledge for knowledge's sake, forming theories
What is applied science?
What is applied science?
Uses scientific knowledge to solve real-world problems
Define technology
Define technology
Application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Define sustainability
Define sustainability
Meeting needs without compromising future generations' needs
3 pillars of sustainable development
3 pillars of sustainable development
Economic development, social development, environmental protection
What is bioethics?
What is bioethics?
Ethics relating to biology
4 key factors in science-society relationship
4 key factors in science-society relationship
Economic, social, sustainability, ethical