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Defining Science and its Distinctive Features Quiz

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What distinguishes science from other attempts to understand the world?

Experimentation, observation, and theory construction (correct)

Relying solely on observation

Belief in a higher power

Memorization of facts

Which historical period is known for rapid scientific development in Europe?

Renaissance Era

Ancient Rome

The Middle Ages

Scientific Revolution (1500-1750) (correct)

What did Galileo's support of Copernicanism lead to?

Development of modern physics

Revolutionized astronomy (correct)

Advancements in history

Introduction of astrology

Which feature is a hallmark of scientific inquiry?

Construction of theories to explain observed phenomena Signup and view all the answers

How did experiments contribute to the development of modern science?

Marked a significant shift in scientific development Signup and view all the answers

What did Galileo propose about freely falling bodies?

They accelerate uniformly Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the first modern physicist?

Galileo Galilei Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist proposed a mechanical philosophy viewing the universe as inert particles interacting mechanically?

René Descartes Signup and view all the answers

Which theory challenged classical notions of determinism at the subatomic level?

Quantum Mechanics Signup and view all the answers

What marked a milestone in understanding genetic mechanisms in 2003?

The Human Genome Project Signup and view all the answers

Which scientific disciplines experienced significant growth and specialization in the 20th century?

Computer Science, Cognitive Science, and Neuroscience Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist laid the foundation for modern physics with his laws of motion and universal gravitation?

Isaac Newton Signup and view all the answers