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Which of the following methods for knowing or acquiring knowledge involves accepting information as true based on an individual's beliefs or faith?
Which of the following methods for knowing or acquiring knowledge involves accepting information as true based on an individual's beliefs or faith?
- Intuition
- The rational method
- The empirical method
- Tenacity (correct)
What is a key limitation of the authority method for acquiring knowledge?
What is a key limitation of the authority method for acquiring knowledge?
- It requires extensive research and experimentation.
- It often leads to biased or inaccurate information. (correct)
- It relies on logical reasoning.
- It is based on personal beliefs.
Which method for acquiring knowledge relies on evidence gained through observation and experimentation?
Which method for acquiring knowledge relies on evidence gained through observation and experimentation?
- Tenacity
- The empirical method (correct)
- Intuition
- The rational method
What is a common misconception about the rational method?
What is a common misconception about the rational method?
Which method of acquiring knowledge involves holding on to ideas and beliefs simply because they have been accepted as facts for a long time or because of superstition?
Which method of acquiring knowledge involves holding on to ideas and beliefs simply because they have been accepted as facts for a long time or because of superstition?
Which method for knowing or acquiring knowledge involves understanding based on personal feeling rather than evidence or logic?
Which method for knowing or acquiring knowledge involves understanding based on personal feeling rather than evidence or logic?
What is the goal of the scientific method discussed in the text?
What is the goal of the scientific method discussed in the text?
What does the method of intuition refer to?
What does the method of intuition refer to?
Which method of acquiring knowledge combines elements from each of the other methods discussed in the text?
Which method of acquiring knowledge combines elements from each of the other methods discussed in the text?
What does the text caution about the scientific method?
What does the text caution about the scientific method?
Flashcards
Tenacity
Tenacity
Acquiring knowledge by holding beliefs as true without evidence.
Authority Method
Authority Method
Gaining knowledge from trusted sources or experts.
Empirical Method
Empirical Method
Gaining knowledge through observation and experimentation.
Rational Method
Rational Method
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Intuition
Intuition
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Scientific Method
Scientific Method
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Limitations of Authority
Limitations of Authority
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Misconception about Rational Method
Misconception about Rational Method
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Goal of Scientific Method
Goal of Scientific Method
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Caution about Scientific Method
Caution about Scientific Method
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