Scientific Method Quiz

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?

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

What does experimentation as an attitude of science primarily involve?

Conducting experiments as a basic strategy Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental assumption of determinism in science?

Nature operates in an orderly manner Signup and view all the answers

What does empiricism as an attitude of science primarily involve?

Objective observation of phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What does parsimony value in science emphasize?

Ruling out simple and logical explanations first Signup and view all the answers

What does replication in science refer to?

Repeating experiments for self-correction Signup and view all the answers

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

To conduct controlled experiments Signup and view all the answers

Scientific Method Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the prime directive of empiricism in science?

What is the fundamental assumption of determinism in science?

What does replication in science refer to?

What is the conservative value associated with parsimony in science?

What does experimentation as an attitude of science primarily involve?

What is the fundamental assumption of determinism in science?

What does empiricism as an attitude of science primarily involve?

What does parsimony value in science emphasize?

What does replication in science refer to?

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

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