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The Scientific Method

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Which of the following best describes the scientific method?

A set of universal principles
A collection of facts and figures
A system of thought based on reasoning, logic, and evidence (correct)
A process of accumulating knowledge

According to R.P. Feynman, scientific knowledge is characterized by

Varying degrees of certainty (correct)
No certainty at all
Complete uncertainty
Absolute certainty

What is the purpose of science?

To evaluate knowledge
To discover new knowledge (correct)
To accumulate facts
To search for repeated patterns

According to R.H. MacArthur, what is the essence of doing science?

To search for repeated patterns (A) Signup and view all the answers

Are there universal principles for the scientific method?

It is still a matter of debate (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of scientific knowledge?

It is uncertain and constantly changing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

To search for repeated patterns (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes science as a way of knowing?

A system based on reasoning and logic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do philosophers of science suggest about the scientific method?

There is no universal scientific method (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of doing science, according to R.H. MacArthur?

To search for repeated patterns (B) Signup and view all the answers

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