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Science And Technology In Development Question Paper

Science And Technology In Development

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2012

BACHELOR OF ARTS
MODULE I CLASS 2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
CCS007: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPMENT
COMBINED CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TEST
DATE: 9th August 2012 Time: 2.00 - 4.00 pm

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all Questions

QUESTION ONE:

a) The scientific approach is grouped on a set of basic assumptions that are unproven and
improvable but these fundamentals premises are necessary prerequisites for the conduct
of scientific disclosure (Nachmias and Nachmias, 1996). Two of these are provided
below.Discus and examine these assumptions to help shed more light on the scientific
approach and its claim of superiority over other approaches to knowledge.
i. Nature is orderly (4 marks)

ii. All natural phenomena have natural causes. (4 marks)

iii. We can know nature. (4 marks)

iv Scientific knowledge is not self-evident. (4 marks)

b) What is digital technology? Explain how a digital computer is able to apply the principles
of micro economics when digitizing information, pictures, etc during our day-to-day
challenges in information and communications technology. (4 marks)

QUESTION TWO:

"A theory which is not refutable by any conceivable event is non-scientific.
Irrefutable is not a virtue of a theory (as people often think) but a vice". Explain and
discuss.
(20 marks)

QUESTION THREE:

a) Give a brief outline of Kuhn's Model of scientific change. (10 marks)

b)What is the criterion for demarcating mature from immature? (5 marks)

c)Why was Kuhn accused of relativism. (5 marks)

QUESTION FOUR:

a) Discuss in detail the differences between Genetically Modified Organisms and
Micro-propagation. (10 marks)

b)Discuss agroforestry and mechanization as advised in agricultural science and technology.
(10 marks)

QUESTION FIVE:

a) Define technology. (2 marks)

b) With the help of a neat sketch, outline the constituents of technology. (4 marks)

c)With references to (b) above, one is reminded that technology exists within,and is
ultimately related to a particular societal context, please expand your answer above
to explain what is implied by the possible technology-society relationship. (4 marks)

d) Distinguish between science and technology. (2 marks)

e) Outline the four (4) benefits of technology. (4 marks)

f) With references to (b) above, show diagrammatically the concept of technological innovation.
(4 marks)

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