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?

    <p>To search for repeated patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are there universal principles for the scientific method?

    <p>It is still a matter of debate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is uncertain and constantly changing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the scientific method?

    <p>To search for repeated patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A system based on reasoning and logic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do philosophers of science suggest about the scientific method?

    <p>There is no universal scientific method</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To search for repeated patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

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