Empiricism and Methods of Acquiring Knowledge Quiz

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What method relies on information accepted as true because it has always been believed?

  • Method of intuition
  • Rational method
  • Method of authority (correct)
  • Empirical method

Which method involves coming to a conclusion because it 'makes sense'?

  • Rational method (correct)
  • Method of tenacity
  • Empirical method
  • Method of intuition

In which method might observations be misinterpreted?

  • Empirical method (correct)
  • Method of intuition
  • Method of tenacity
  • Scientific method

What is a limitation of the method of tenacity?

<p>Not always accurate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves answering questions by direct observation and personal experience?

<p>Scientific method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which method might a feeling that something is true arise without evidence?

<p>Method of intuition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the rational method?

<p>Information not always accurate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the scientific method?

<p>Formulates specific questions and systematically finds answers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the method of authority rely on?

<p>Answers from experts in the field (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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