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Which of the following best describes the concept of empiricism in science?
Which of the following best describes the concept of empiricism in science?
- It is a clearly defined 'way of knowing' with its own particular 'ground rules.'
- It is unable to draw conclusions with 100% certainty.
- It asks questions about the unknown.
- It involves testing ideas against observable reality. (correct)
What is the logic of scientific inquiry?
What is the logic of scientific inquiry?
- If my hypothesis is testable, then it must be correct.
- If my observations are accurate, then they will support my hypothesis.
- If my hypothesis is correct, then it follows that I can expect these certain test results. (correct)
- If my experiments are set up right, then they will lead to a testable hypothesis.
When a scientist's experiment supports a hypothesis, what conclusion should the scientist draw?
When a scientist's experiment supports a hypothesis, what conclusion should the scientist draw?
- That the hypothesis is possibly right.
- That the hypothesis is definitely right. (correct)
- That the hypothesis is definitely wrong.
- That the hypothesis needs further testing.
What does it mean when we say that science is empirical?
What does it mean when we say that science is empirical?
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Which statement accurately describes the nature of scientific conclusions?
Which statement accurately describes the nature of scientific conclusions?
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