7th Grade Unit 1, Lesson 5 Methods of Analysis

What are the four ways in which the effects of a new technology can be classified?

• Positive, negative, expected, unexpected

• Favorable, unfavorable, predictable, unpredictable

• Expected, unexpected, beneficial, harmful

• Predicted, unforeseen, good, bad

What is the goal for any new technology in terms of its effects?

• To have more favorable effects than unfavorable effects

• To have only favorable effects

• To have only unfavorable effects

• To have equal favorable and unfavorable effects

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What is an example of an expected favorable effect of the control of fire?

• Increased risk of wildfires

• Improved food and increased chances of survival

• Decreased agricultural productivity

• Destroyed homes and habitats

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What is an example of an unexpected favorable effect of new technology?

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

• Destruction of the ozone layer

• Increased pollution

• Harmful radiation

What is an example of an unexpected unfavorable effect of new technology?

• Improved refrigerators for homes

• Increased risk of wildfires

• Decreased agricultural productivity

• Destruction of the ozone layer

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How is technology analyzed?

• By conducting risk-benefit analysis

• By performing life cycle analysis

• By using Pugh charts

• By analyzing the impact on society

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What are the three methods used to analyze new technology?

• Risk-benefit analysis, life cycle analysis, and Pugh charts

• Cost-benefit analysis, environmental impact assessment, and SWOT analysis

• Market analysis, feasibility study, and impact assessment

• Statistical analysis, trend analysis, and impact evaluation

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What is risk-benefit analysis?

• A method to compare the risks and benefits of a decision or technology

• An analysis of the potential risks associated with new technology

• An assessment of the benefits of implementing new technology

• A technique to evaluate the impact of technology on society

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What is life cycle analysis?

• An assessment of the environmental impact of a product or technology throughout its entire life cycle

• An analysis of the life expectancy of a technology

• A study of the potential risks and benefits of a technology

• An evaluation of the economic viability of a technology

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What are Pugh charts?

• A method to compare different design concepts based on multiple criteria

• A graphical representation of the life cycle of a technology

• An analysis of the risks and benefits of a technology

• A technique to evaluate the social impact of new technology

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