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Science, Technology and Society
Quick questions on Science funding and priorities explained: H1 General Paper
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What are vague examples?Show answer
"Science has given us many things" evidences nothing. Use specific breakthroughs or a national research strategy.
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Explain the difference between basic and applied research. [2 marks]
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Give one reason a society should not rely solely on private funding for science. [2 marks]
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Explain why funding only "clearly practical" science can be short-sighted. [3 marks]
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