The Scientific Method Quiz
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What is the scientific method?

  • A method for acquiring knowledge through anecdotal evidence
  • A method for acquiring knowledge through careful observation and hypothesis testing (correct)
  • A method for acquiring knowledge through blind faith
  • A method for acquiring knowledge through guesswork and assumptions

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

  • To blindly accept all observations without questioning
  • To apply rigorous skepticism about what is observed (correct)
  • To make assumptions without questioning
  • To ignore observations that contradict established beliefs

    • What is induction in the context of the scientific method?

  • Concluding without evidence
  • Formulating hypotheses based on observations (correct)
  • Making assumptions without basis
  • Disregarding observations

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

    <p>To test the testability of hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do procedures vary in the scientific method?

    <p>Procedures vary from one field of inquiry to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

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