Understandings about science and technology Scientific inquiry and technological design have similarities and differences. Science and technology are reciprocal. Technology also provides tools for investigation, inquiry, and analysis. Perfectly designed solutions do not exist. All solutions have trade-offs, such as cost, efficiency, and appearance.
Technological designs have constraints, such as properties of materials or friction.
Other constraints limit choice in design. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives Science and technology in society Technology influences society through its products and processes. Science and technology have advanced through contributions of many different people. Scientists and engineers work in many different settings. Science cannot answer all questions and technology cannot solve all problems or meet all needs.