scientific literacy

collocation in English

meaningsofscientificandliteracy

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scientific
adjective
uk
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/us
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/
relating to science, or using the organized methods ...
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literacy
noun[U]
uk
/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/us
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ə.si/
the ability to read ...
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(Definition ofscientificandliteracyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofscientific literacy

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The use of popular science articles in teachingscientificliteracy.
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This paper considers the use of popular science articles in teachingscientificliteracy.
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So another generation may be coming along with even less understanding of the need forscientificliteracy.
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The cultural revolution that is required in the spreading ofscientificliteracyis not an impossible dream.
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What is required is widespreadscientificliteracy, as opposed to people becoming ever more specialised in the specific concerns of scientific research.
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Equally, however, we want to developscientificliteracyamong the population as a whole.
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The results of that are good-quality university science undergraduates, but low generalscientificliteracy.
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This document highlights a need to developscientificliteracyin conjunction with understanding the interrelationships between science, technology, and environment.
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Some organizations have attempted to compare thescientificliteracyof adults in different countries.
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Programs to promotescientificliteracyamong students abound, including several programs sponsored by technology companies, as well as quiz bowls and science fairs.
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Governments and societies might also benefit from morescientificliteracy, since an informed electorate promotes a more democratic society.
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The theme of science in a socially-relevant context appears in many discussions ofscientificliteracy.
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By contrast,scientificliteracyis now taken to mean that everyone should have a working knowledge of science and its role in society.
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The course aims to developscientificliteracy.
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It has an interdisciplinary teaching staff from the sciences and emphasizesscientificliteracyand research-oriented learning.
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The hoax is intended to illustrate how the lack ofscientificliteracyand an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears.
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First, a literate person is defined, in language that echoes the above definition ofscientificliteracy.
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Scientificliteracy, which allows a person to distinguish science from pseudosciences such as astrology, is among the attributes that enable students to adapt to the changing world.
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It is intended to promotescientificliteracy, foster an appreciation of the humanities, and encourage readers to make informed and imaginative connections between the sciences and the arts.
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