Science in Society (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Define evidence in science
Define evidence in science
Information gathered from properly conducted scientific research
What is relevant evidence?
What is relevant evidence?
Information directly related to the topic being investigated
Define accuracy in science
Define accuracy in science
How close a measurement is to the true/accepted value
What is a primary source?
What is a primary source?
Original research and findings reported directly
What is a secondary source?
What is a secondary source?
Interpretation/summary of primary research
Define bias in science
Define bias in science
Unfairly selecting or encouraging one outcome over another
What is basic (pure) science?
What is basic (pure) science?
Develops knowledge for its own sake, focuses on 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 our needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs
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
RAB criteria for evaluating evidence
RAB criteria for evaluating evidence
Relevance, Accuracy, Bias
Science-society relationship
Science-society relationship
Bidirectional: each influences the other