Operational vs Origins Science Quiz

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What is the main difference between operation or experimental science and origins (historical) science?

One uses scientific theory while the other uses scientific investigation.

One relies on testing hypothesis predictions while the other relies on eyewitness testimony and observable evidence. (correct)

One focuses on unobservable events while the other focuses on observable phenomena.

One is concerned with predicting outcomes while the other is concerned with historical events.

What was the main influence for determining truth before 1500?

Church decrees

Careful observation of nature

Ancient Greek and Roman authors (correct)

Medieval scholars' own experiments

Who proposed the heliocentric theory in the 16th century, challenging the geocentric theory?

Ptolemy

Nicolaus Copernicus (correct)

Galileo Galilei

Aristotle

What marked the beginning of the Scientific Revolution in European thought?

A willingness to question accepted beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What was the earth-centered view of the universe known as during the Middle Ages?

Geocentric theory Signup and view all the answers

How did the Reformation movement contribute to intellectual change in Europe?

By challenging traditional ways of thinking about God and salvation Signup and view all the answers

How do assumptions impact scientific investigation according to the text?

They influence what questions are asked Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Renaissance period in Europe?

A questioning of long-held beliefs and ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the lasting impact of the intellectual revolution mentioned in the text?

Permanent change in how people perceived the physical world Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main challenges faced by Copernicus's heliocentric theory?

It contradicted common sense and authority Signup and view all the answers

Operational vs Origins Science Quiz

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What is the main difference between operation or experimental science and origins (historical) science?

What was the main influence for determining truth before 1500?

Who proposed the heliocentric theory in the 16th century, challenging the geocentric theory?

What marked the beginning of the Scientific Revolution in European thought?

What was the earth-centered view of the universe known as during the Middle Ages?

How did the Reformation movement contribute to intellectual change in Europe?

How do assumptions impact scientific investigation according to the text?

What was a significant consequence of the Renaissance period in Europe?

What is the lasting impact of the intellectual revolution mentioned in the text?

What was one of the main challenges faced by Copernicus's heliocentric theory?

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