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Science as a Social Institution

Question 9 • PUSD SS DL0330 Sociology (P) 5 Credit Course

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modern science?

Answer
A
increased employment in universities and public industry
B
professionalization
C
of interest only to a small segment of society
D
science is a tool for developing new technologies

Explanation

Modern science is no longer of interest only to a small segment of society; it affects and engages broad parts of society. Increased employment in universities and industry, professionalization, and using science to develop new technologies are all characteristics of modern science. Therefore, choice C is the statement that is NOT a characteristic.

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