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Observation is described as a rigorous activity that integrates what the scientists are seeing with what they already know and what they think might be true. This is different from everyday observation.
Observation is described as a rigorous activity that integrates what the scientists are seeing with what they already know and what they think might be true. This is different from everyday observation.
- Observation is a scientific activity that only requires looking at things.
- Observation is a systematic activity that combines what is seen with existing knowledge and hypotheses. (correct)
- Observation is a process of collecting data without any analysis or interpretation.
- Observation is a casual activity that does not require any prior knowledge or thinking.
What is the main purpose of the article published in the journal Review of Educational Research by Eberbach and Crowley?
What is the main purpose of the article published in the journal Review of Educational Research by Eberbach and Crowley?
- To describe the history of observation in science.
- To highlight the limitations of scientific observation.
- To explain the differences between expert observation and everyday observation. (correct)
- To argue that everyday observation is more important than expert observation.
What do Eberbach and Crowley say about 'everyday observation'?
What do Eberbach and Crowley say about 'everyday observation'?
- It is a rigorous activity that requires training.
- It is a casual activity that does not require any special skills. (correct)
- It is the same as scientific observation.
- It is a process of integrating existing knowledge and hypotheses.
What is the role of attention in scientific observation?
What is the role of attention in scientific observation?
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What has led to many of science's important breakthroughs?
What has led to many of science's important breakthroughs?
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