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Which of the following is NOT a component/step in the scientific method as outlined in the slides?
Which of the following is NOT a component/step in the scientific method as outlined in the slides?
- Experimentation
- Peer pressure (correct)
- Hypothesis
- Analysis
According to Aristotle's approach to knowledge, how is 'knowledge' primarily derived?
According to Aristotle's approach to knowledge, how is 'knowledge' primarily derived?
- Through inductive reasoning from specific observations
- Through teleological explanations of phenomena
- Through empirical observation and experimentation
- Through deductive reasoning from abstract principles (correct)
What is the role of peer review in the scientific method?
What is the role of peer review in the scientific method?
- To ensure that the scientist's personal opinions are validated
- To replicate the experiment with the exact same results every time
- To provide a platform for sharing untested theories
- To assess the procedure and conclusions by other scientists (correct)
What is the primary purpose of the scientific method in empirical sciences?
What is the primary purpose of the scientific method in empirical sciences?
What is 'the problem of induction' as discussed by David Hume?
What is 'the problem of induction' as discussed by David Hume?
Which of the following is the key idea that Popper argued distinguishes science from non-science?
Which of the following is the key idea that Popper argued distinguishes science from non-science?
Why does Mill consider economics a 'moral science'?
Why does Mill consider economics a 'moral science'?
What is a significant challenge in conducting experiments in economics according to Mill?
What is a significant challenge in conducting experiments in economics according to Mill?
What did Mill suggest as a way for economic knowledge to advance despite the challenges in experimentation?
What did Mill suggest as a way for economic knowledge to advance despite the challenges in experimentation?
Which of the following is the key idea that Popper argued is flawed in deductive reasoning?
Which of the following is the key idea that Popper argued is flawed in deductive reasoning?
