The Scientific Method Quiz

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

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

Concluding without evidence

Formulating hypotheses based on observations (correct)

Making assumptions without basis

Disregarding observations

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