Scientific Research Methods Quiz

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What type of observation is considered inaccurate in a study?

Observation unrelated to the study

Which term describes the process of focusing on certain aspects of information while ignoring others?

Selective attention

What are scientific knowledge claims dependent on?

Empirical verification

What type of claim can be described as unfalsifiable according to the text?

<p>Too vague to be tested</p> Signup and view all the answers

In science, what term is used to describe that relationships are not absolute and can change over time?

<p>Probabilistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of science as mentioned in the text?

<p>Manipulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the course described in the text?

<p>Research method and scientific thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of research according to the text?

<p>Peer persuasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of science according to the text?

<p>Logic and objectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thinking is considered idiosyncratic in the text?

<p>Scientific thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between science and superstition as per the text?

<p>Science is based on facts, superstition is based on personal opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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