Linguistics as a Scientific Study
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According to Dr. Ouafi, linguistics is not considered a scientific study of language.

False (B)

In linguistics, clarity is achieved through implicit terminology.

False (B)

All languages, no matter how ‘backward’ or ‘uncivilised’ the people speaking it, have proved to be a simple system of communication.

False (B)

Linguists are allowed to incorporate personal feelings and judgments in their studies as long as it is based on reasoning.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Linguists can prioritize one aspect of language, such as sounds, vocabulary, or grammar, as long as their approach is systematic.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scientific writings must be elaborate and rigorous as can be.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Linguists must strive to be exhaustive in their hypotheses and descriptions when defending a scientific argument or hypothesis.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Linguistics studies must lack pertinence and purpose.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the quality of scientificity imply in the study of linguistics?

<p>Completeness, systematicity, and subjectivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to any scientific research according to the text?

<p>Factual observations and verifiable conclusions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the use of language for describing language contribute to clarity in linguistics?

<p>Through explicitness in terminology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must linguists abandon their personal feelings and judgments in their studies?

<p>To ensure their work is systematic and coherent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the criterion of economy in scientific writings according to the text?

<p>Being simple and direct as possible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should linguists treat the possibilities when defending a scientific argument or hypothesis?

<p>By being exhaustive in their hypotheses and descriptions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a basic condition for scientificity according to the text?

<p>Consistency in scientific research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of linguistics studies according to the text?

<p>To be pertinent and have a finality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In linguistics, what is the importance of exactitude in theory?

<p>It helps in making the theory economical and rigorous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a scientific research does not obey the set rules or norms at all its levels?

<p>It is not consistent and lacks scientificity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a linguistic study to lack pertinence?

<p>It suggests that the study lacks purpose and finality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should all languages be considered as equal according to the text?

<p>Because they are complex and highly developed systems of communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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