Answer to Question #307929 in English for Zeeh

Question

Write this in your own words.

Science is embedded in a socio-cultural milieu (context) that is influenced by

the culture and society in which it is practiced. The values will influence how

science is conducted, interpreted, accepted and used. The ethical and moral

guidelines of society have an influence on research that can be conducted. The

debate around the use of embryos in stem cell research is one such example.

6. Science relies on observation and inference. We

observe phenomena through using the five external

human senses. Inference is the interpretation

(meaning-making process) of these observations.

Having many scientists observing the same phenomenon would lead to multiple

perspectives that enrich the body of knowledge. The ability to reason causally

is essential to making inferences. An inference is a conclusion that is reached

on the basis of evidence and reasoning

Answer 1

Social cultural aspects influence how science is interpreted, conducted, integrated and made useful in a society. Science is accepted from research which is determined by the code of conduct in that particular society for example how use of embryos in stem cell research.

It is the observation and inference that makes Science that useful. In observation we use the five human senses while interpretation is process of making conclusion based on the observations. Many scientist provide variety of knowledge and makes it easier to makes decisions on the observation.