Set 2

Question 1

3 Levels of Scientific Understanding

Answer 1

Prediction
Description
Control

Question 2

Prediction

Answer 2

The anticipated outcome of a presently unknown or future measurement.

Question 3

Description

Answer 3

Systematic observations that can be quantified & classified.

Question 4

Control

Answer 4

Functional relation; the highest level of scientific understanding.

Question 5

5 Philosophical Assumptions of Science

Answer 5

Determinism
Empiricism
Pragmatism
Parsimony
Selectionism

Question 6

Determinism

Answer 6

The universe is a lawful and orderly place; all phenomenon occur as a result of other events.

Question 7

Empiricism

Answer 7

Objective observation of phenomenon of interest. Must be a thorough description, systematic & repeated measure, and precise quantification.

Question 8

Pragmitism

Answer 8

Inductive reasoning based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Question 9

Parsimony

Answer 9

The most simple and logical explanations of the phenomenon under investigation must be ruled out experimentally before more complex explanations are considered.

Question 10

Selectionism

Answer 10

The transfer of behaviors from one member to another in a group of individuals.
Can be phylogenic, ontogenic, or cultural.