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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is a limitation of the rational method?

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

    What is a characteristic of the scientific method?

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

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

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