Issues Created by Science

Science has helped us make progress in loads of areas, from advances in medicine to space travel. But science still has its issues. And it can't answer everything, as you're about to find out.

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How is scientific knowledge increased?
By doing experiments.
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What does scientific knowledge lead to? (e.g.)
Scientific developements, e.g. new technologie/advice.
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What are the four main types of issues scientific development can create?
1) Economic issues. 2) Social issues. 3) Personal issues. 4) Environmental issues.
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What are economic issues?
Society can't always afford to do things scientists recommend.
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What are social issues?
Decisions based on scientific evidence affect people.
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What are personal issues?
Some decisions will affect individuals.
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What are environmental issues?
Human activity aften affects the natural environment.
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Science can't answer every question. Especially...
ethical ones.
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In order to answer scientific questions, what do scientists need?
They need data to provide evidence for their hypothesis.
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Why can't some questions be answered yet? (2)
1) Data can't currently be collected. 2) Not enough data to support a theory.
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