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Which type of reasoning uses specific observations to construct general scientific principles?
Which type of reasoning uses specific observations to construct general scientific principles?
- Inductive reasoning
- Generalized reasoning
- Extrapolating reasoning
- Deductive reasoning (correct)
What is the definition of scientific research according to the provided text?
What is the definition of scientific research according to the provided text?
- An organized effort to acquire knowledge about a natural or manufactured process (correct)
- A disorganized effort to acquire knowledge about a manufactured process
- A random effort to acquire knowledge about a natural process
- An effort to acquire knowledge about a natural process only
What does the term 'extrapolate' mean in the context of scientific method?
What does the term 'extrapolate' mean in the context of scientific method?
- To extend the application of a method/conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming existing trends will continue (correct)
- To extend the application of a method/conclusion to a known situation
- To apply general principles to predict specific results
- To apply specific observations to construct general scientific principles
Which statement best represents inductive reasoning?
Which statement best represents inductive reasoning?
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What is the main objective of scientific research/study as per the provided text?
What is the main objective of scientific research/study as per the provided text?
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What is the purpose of comparative experiments?
What is the purpose of comparative experiments?
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What is the role of treatment manipulations in an experiment?
What is the role of treatment manipulations in an experiment?
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What do observational units refer to in an experiment?
What do observational units refer to in an experiment?
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What do confounding variables/extraneous variables refer to in an experiment?
What do confounding variables/extraneous variables refer to in an experiment?
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What is the role of a positive control in an experiment?
What is the role of a positive control in an experiment?
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