Question

goal of science versus technology
which of the following is the best explanation of how the goal of science differs from the goal of technology?
multiple choice
the goal of science is to create devices that help us understand how the world works while the goal of technology is to market those devices to the general public.
the goal of science is to solve critical challenges while the goal of technology is to reap large profits.
the goal of science is to answer questions and increase knowledge while the goal of technology is to utilize science to find solutions to practical problems.
the goal of science is to use data to support a particular point of view while the goal of technology is to answer questions and increase general knowledge of how the world works.
the goal of science is to establish a collection of absolute facts while the goal of technology is to increase knowledge about how the world works.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: Science's goal isn't creating devices to understand; technology isn't about marketing devices. Eliminate.
• Second option: Science's goal isn't just solving critical challenges, and technology's goal isn't solely profit. Eliminate.
• Third option: Science aims to answer questions/increase knowledge, technology uses science for practical solutions. This matches the correct understanding of their goals.
• Fourth option: Science doesn't use data to support a view, and technology's goal is misrepresented. Eliminate.
• Fifth option: Science doesn't establish absolute facts, and technology's goal is misrepresented. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. The goal of science is to answer questions and increase knowledge while the goal of technology is to utilize science to find solutions to practical problems.