The Scientific Method Quiz

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What is the underlying process frequently the same from one field to another?

  • Empirical method and scientific development
  • Rigorous skepticism, cognitive assumptions, and interpretation
  • Careful observation, hypothesis formulation, testing, and refinement (correct)
  • Measurement-based statistical testing and experimental findings

What is involved in the scientific method to avoid cognitive assumptions distorting observations?

  • Measurement-based statistical testing
  • Refinement of hypotheses based on experimental findings
  • Formulating hypotheses via induction
  • Applying rigorous skepticism (correct)

What is the key activity involved in formulating hypotheses in the scientific method?

  • Refinement of hypotheses based on experimental findings
  • Empirical method for acquiring knowledge
  • Measurement-based statistical testing of deductions
  • Induction based on careful observations (correct)

What does the scientific method involve for testing the hypotheses?

<p>Experimental and measurement-based statistical testing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of the scientific method distinguished from a definitive series of steps applicable to all scientific enterprises?

<p>Careful observation, applying rigorous skepticism, formulating hypotheses, and testing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key activity involved in formulating hypotheses in the scientific method?

<p>Making assumptions based on observations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the scientific method involve for testing the hypotheses?

<p>Applying rigorous skepticism about observations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of the scientific method distinguished from a definitive series of steps applicable to all scientific enterprises?

<p>Careful observation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying process frequently the same from one field to another?

<p>Experimental and measurement-based statistical testing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the scientific method to avoid cognitive assumptions distorting observations?

<p>Applying rigorous skepticism about observations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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