What would the world be like without science?

Without science there is no human growth, no technological advances, no knowledge generation and the world stagnates. Science is knowledge and without an investment in science the world as we know it would not be possible. Without science the world would stop.

What concerns do the public have about science?

Concern about science-related issues

• Biological weapons (74\% of respondents)
• Global warming (70\% of respondents)
• Genetic Modification of food and animals (60\% of respondents)
• BSE/CJD (55\% of respondents)
• Nuclear power (53\% of respondents)

Is science the study of the natural world?

Science refers to the system or process of acquiring knowledge about the natural world. To study the natural world, scientists use methods that are empirical, which means that they are grounded in observations and experimentation and are not based on opinions or feelings.

Could the world make any progress if technology didn’t exist?

A world without technology would be very stressful, and without the technology that exists, we would have many problems that we don’t have today. There would be no social media, no devices, and many other things that could change the way we live, but some of those changes could be beneficial to our lives.

What has science done for us?

Scientific knowledge can improve the quality of life at many different levels—from the routine workings of our everyday lives to global issues. Science informs public policy and personal decisions on energy, conservation, agriculture, health, transportation, communication, defense, economics, leisure, and exploration.

What group is left alone and not experimented on?

The experimental group will test the independent variable. The control group will be left alone, so you have something to compare your results to. The variable that determines the data is the responding, or dependent variable.