Question

Between the Scientific Revolution and the Industrial Revolution, there was a dramatic shift in the way scientific inquiry was done. Which statement best describes that shift?

There was a shift in who was allowed or expected to collect and share scientific knowledge.

The methods used to collect scientific knowledge became more focused on animal dissection.

The knowledge that was collected through scientific inquiry became less valuable in medical circles.

The goals of scientific inquiry became more focused on how the science could be used or applied.

Answer 1

"The goals of scientific inquiry became more focused on how the science could be used or applied."

Explanation: during the Industrial Revolution scientific work shifted from chiefly theoretical natural philosophy toward practical, applied research aimed at improving machinery, manufacturing, and technology. This period saw the rise of engineers, industrial laboratories, patents, and collaboration between scientists and industry. The other options are either inaccurate or only partly true (e.g., who did science changed over time, but the defining shift was toward application).