The Scientific Method Quiz
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Which of the following best describes the scientific method?

  • A method for acquiring knowledge that relies solely on intuition and personal beliefs
  • A method for acquiring knowledge that involves random guessing and trial and error
  • A method for acquiring knowledge that is based on faith and religious beliefs
  • A method for acquiring knowledge that involves careful observation, skepticism, hypothesis formulation, testing, and refinement (correct)

    • What is a key characteristic of the scientific method?

  • Blind acceptance of all observations
  • Selective interpretation of observations
  • Rigorous skepticism about what is observed (correct)
  • Complete disregard for cognitive assumptions

    • What is the role of hypotheses in the scientific method?

  • To prove the validity of existing theories
  • To formulate possible explanations based on observations (correct)
  • To eliminate the need for experimentation
  • To provide a definitive series of steps applicable to all scientific enterprises

    • What is the purpose of experimental and statistical testing in the scientific method?

    <p>To test the testability of hypotheses and draw deductions from them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do procedures in the scientific method vary across different fields of inquiry?

    <p>Yes, but the underlying process is frequently the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

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