The question is incomplete as it does not have the options which are:
- Science can neither solve societal problems nor influence societal decisions.
- Science can solve societal problems, and it can affect societal decisions.
- Science cannot solve societal problems, but it can influence societal decisions.
- Science can solve societal problems, but it does not influence societal decisions.
Answer:
Science can solve societal problems, and it can affect societal decisions.
Explanation:
Science is a broad interdisciplinary field of study which aims at understanding and explaining the cause and effects of the natural event or phenomenon occurring in nature.
The history of science reveled the understanding of nature but modern science aims at exploiting the principles and concepts to benefit the problems of human society.
The gain of knowledge in science can be directly associated with the development of the technology which could reduce the time of manpower and increase the efficiency of work.
This development of technology has solved many problems of society from explaining the superstitious beliefs to explaining the complex process of humans and the factors associated with humans.
Thus, the selected option is correct.
