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What is the order of steps in inductive reasoning?
What is the order of steps in inductive reasoning?
- Hypothesis - observation - pattern - theory
- Pattern - observation - hypothesis - theory
- Observation - pattern - hypothesis - theory (correct)
- Theory - hypothesis - observation - confirmation
According to Logical Empiricism, what should theories be verifiable by?
According to Logical Empiricism, what should theories be verifiable by?
- Logical reasoning
- Empirical evidence (correct)
- Hypotheses
- Observations
Who created the problem of induction, which questions the validity of induction?
Who created the problem of induction, which questions the validity of induction?
- Vienna Circle
- John Locke
- David Hume (correct)
- Karl Popper
What does Falsification theory state about a statement being falsifiable?
What does Falsification theory state about a statement being falsifiable?
Which philosopher believed that knowledge is based on ideas and can be known through pure reasoning?
Which philosopher believed that knowledge is based on ideas and can be known through pure reasoning?
What group of scientists was primarily concerned with non-rational philosophies as a threat to society?
What group of scientists was primarily concerned with non-rational philosophies as a threat to society?
Which of the following accurately describes the Mertonian norm of 'Communism' in science?
Which of the following accurately describes the Mertonian norm of 'Communism' in science?
What does 'Universalism' emphasize in the context of science?
What does 'Universalism' emphasize in the context of science?
How does 'Disinterestness' contribute to scientific research?
How does 'Disinterestness' contribute to scientific research?
What is one of the core principles of 'Organized skepticism' in science?
What is one of the core principles of 'Organized skepticism' in science?
What is the focus of 'Epistemology' in relation to truth?
What is the focus of 'Epistemology' in relation to truth?
How do the two philosophical stances mentioned in the text view the pursuit of truth?
How do the two philosophical stances mentioned in the text view the pursuit of truth?
