Exploring the Distinctions Between Science and Technology

The video explores the differences between science and technology, highlighting their distinct objectives, methodologies, and end results. Science aims to explain natural phenomena using the scientific method, while technology focuses on solving problems and creating useful objects. The video also discusses how scientific knowledge aids technological advancements and vice versa, emphasizing their interdependence.

What is the primary goal of science?

• To solve practical problems

• To explain how the world works

• To design and create objects

• To make predictions about future technology

What motivates scientists in their work?

• Creating new technologies

• Explaining natural phenomena

• Building useful objects

• Improving quality of life

How does technology primarily differ from science in its goals?

• Technology aims to explain natural phenomena

• Technology is concerned with theoretical knowledge

• Technology seeks to publish laws and theories

• Technology focuses on solving problems

What method do scientists use to test their hypotheses?

• Trial and error

• Engineering design process

• Scientific method

• Technological process

Why can't technology rely solely on hypotheses?

• Because it focuses on theoretical knowledge

• Because it must ensure designs are functional before building

• Because it aims to explain rather than create

• Because it does not use scientific knowledge

What is a key difference in the methodology between science and technology?

• Technology relies on the scientific method

• Science uses the technological process

• There is no difference in methodology

• Science is based on experimentation, technology on practical application

What does the technological process ensure before building a design?

• That it is aesthetically pleasing

• That it will be published in scientific journals

• That it is functional and safe

• That it is based on a hypothesis

What is the end result of scientific work?

• Development of new technologies

• Design of buildings and bridges

• Publication of laws or theories

• Creation of objects

What did the Tacoma Bridge incident demonstrate about technology?

• The importance of aesthetic design

• The need for scientific knowledge in engineering

• The failure of technology to solve problems

• The superiority of science over technology

Why is it important for engineers to understand scientific principles?

• To publish their findings

• To make their work more complex

• To ensure the functionality and safety of their designs

• To compete with scientists