Question 1 (1 point) is the deficit model of science education a bad one? People

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Question 1 (1 point) is the deficit model of science education a bad one? People aren't able to access scientific information doesn't account for the complex modern media environment It doesn't account for the need to engage the public about scientific issues People don't know enough to learn about scientific issues Save Question 2 (1 point) What is a manufactured scientific controversy? O When someone fails to provide appropriate information on competing policy alternatives O when someone presents a counter-evidence in a science-policy debate When someone presents a settled scientific issue as open for debate O when someone presents a new scientific issue as controversial

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> It doesn't account for the need to engage the public about scientific issues.

  In the deficit model scientists assume that there is a knowledge deficit that can be ‘fixed’ by giving the public more information: scientists often assume that “given the facts (whatever they are), the public will happily support new technologies.” Bu this is not the case. People want to feel that they have had their say (and have been heard) in any decision-making process. Also their decisions depend on a number of factors like religious beliefs , societal factors .etc.

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When someone presents a new scientific issue as controversial

   It's aim is to confuse public and reduce the influence of academic scientists in the public.

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