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Bob DukishCoding the Arduinohttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-3510-2_1

1. A Background on Technology

Bob Dukish1 
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Canfield, Ohio, USA
 

The Difference Between Science and Technology

The two words science and technology are used interchangeably in the everyday world, but the fields are distinguishably different. As a technologist, one should have a profound appreciation of science; however, it is imperative that a technologist not only appreciate and understand general scientific concepts, but also be able to apply them to the everyday world. Essentially, science can be thought of as a body of knowledge with technology being the practical application of that knowledge. To be an effective electrical engineer or technician, for example, ...

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