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What is the prime directive of empiricism in science?

  • To practice objective observation of phenomena (correct)
  • To seek and organize knowledge about the world
  • To view scientific knowledge as tentative
  • To conduct experiments
  • What is the fundamental assumption of determinism in science?

  • Scientific knowledge must always be viewed as tentative
  • Nature operates in a lawful and orderly manner (correct)
  • Nature's truth can be accurately described through systematic observation
  • Repeating experiments is necessary for believability
  • What does replication in science refer to?

  • The conducting of well-controlled experiments
  • The repeating of experiments for self-correction (correct)
  • The ability to predict with a certain degree of confidence
  • The practice of objective observation of phenomena
  • What is the conservative value associated with parsimony in science?

    <p>All simple and logical explanations must be ruled out before moving on to another more complex or abstract explanation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does experimentation as an attitude of science primarily involve?

    <p>Conducting experiments as a basic strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental assumption of determinism in science?

    <p>Nature operates in an orderly manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does empiricism as an attitude of science primarily involve?

    <p>Objective observation of phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does parsimony value in science emphasize?

    <p>Ruling out simple and logical explanations first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does replication in science refer to?

    <p>Repeating experiments for self-correction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of experimentation as an attitude of science?

    <p>To conduct controlled experiments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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