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... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > communication studies > science and technology communication > audiences, opinions, and effects > public understanding of research

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public understanding of research  

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  • Although the terms science and research are often used interchangeably, they sometimes have somewhat different meanings. Science is often understood to mean an established body of knowledge, as well as the pursuit of knowledge by means of unbiased observation and systematic experimentation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication; Public Understanding of Research]

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