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Which of the following statements best describes the scientific method?
Which of the following statements best describes the scientific method?
- It is a series of steps that apply to all scientific inquiries.
- It is a process that varies depending on the field of inquiry. (correct)
- It involves careful observation and skepticism about what is observed.
- It is a method of acquiring knowledge that has been used since the 17th century.
What is one key principle of the scientific method?
What is one key principle of the scientific method?
- Relying on cognitive assumptions (correct)
- Inductive reasoning
- Measurement-based statistical testing
- Refinement of hypotheses based on experimental findings
What is the role of hypotheses in the scientific method?
What is the role of hypotheses in the scientific method?
- To eliminate cognitive assumptions
- To provide definitive steps for all scientific enterprises
- To apply rigorous skepticism about what is observed
- To test observations through experimentation (correct)
What is the purpose of refinement (or elimination) of hypotheses in the scientific method?
What is the purpose of refinement (or elimination) of hypotheses in the scientific method?
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What is the underlying process that is frequently the same across different fields of inquiry?
What is the underlying process that is frequently the same across different fields of inquiry?
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