Chapter 1 Human Inquiry and Science: Quick Quiz

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What is a potential issue with relying on tradition and authority in research?

It provides a foundation for further inquiry

It can be misleading if blindly followed (correct)

It is a safeguard against overgeneralization

It ensures accurate measurements

What is the main purpose of replication in research studies?

To test and confirm the findings of an earlier study (correct)

To ensure accurate measurements

To avoid selective observations

To assume a consistent pattern of events

What is the term for the illogical assumption that a random event is more likely to happen because it has not happened recently?

Illogical reasoning

Selective observation

Gambler's fallacy (correct)

Overgeneralization

What is a key difference between the modern and postmodern views of reality?

The modern view assumes an objective reality, while the postmodern view does not Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using large and representative samples in research?

It is a safeguard against overgeneralization Signup and view all the answers

Why must scientific assertions be both logical and empirical according to the text?

To share with those we know must be both logical and knowing Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of epistemology as per the text?

The study of knowledge and its methods of acquisition Signup and view all the answers

Why might challenging widely accepted beliefs be difficult according to the text?

To hinder fresh perspectives and ridicule Signup and view all the answers

What can result from relying solely on experts outside their field as per the text?

Hindered human inquiry Signup and view all the answers

Why should new knowledge be often versus understanding through generations as mentioned in the text?

To prevent erros within their expertise Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 1 Human Inquiry and Science: Quick Quiz

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What is a potential issue with relying on tradition and authority in research?

What is the main purpose of replication in research studies?

What is the term for the illogical assumption that a random event is more likely to happen because it has not happened recently?

What is a key difference between the modern and postmodern views of reality?

What is the main advantage of using large and representative samples in research?

Why must scientific assertions be both logical and empirical according to the text?

What is the definition of epistemology as per the text?

Why might challenging widely accepted beliefs be difficult according to the text?

What can result from relying solely on experts outside their field as per the text?

Why should new knowledge be often versus understanding through generations as mentioned in the text?

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