Structure of Knowledge

Question 1

Science came from the Latin word “_______” meaning knowledge.

Answer 1

scientia

Question 2

A systematically organized body of knowledge about a particular subject.

Answer 2

Science

Question 3

Is performing the process of observation, description, experimental, investigation and theoretical explanation of natural phenomenon.

Answer 3

Science

Question 4

General awareness, understanding or possession of information, facts, ideas, truths or principles.

Answer 4

Knowledge

Question 5

Information, skills and expertise acquired by a person through various experiences or through formal/informal learning.

Answer 5

Knowledge

Question 6

The 3 Sources of Knowledge are:

Answer 6

1. Traditional
2. Authoritative
3. Scientific

Question 7

Nursing practice which is passed down from generation to generation.

Answer 7

Traditional

Question 8

It is an idea by a person of authority which is perceived as true because of his or her expertise.

Answer 8

Authoritative

Question 9

Knowledge came from a scientific method through research.

Answer 9

Scientific

Question 10

Is an organized system of accepted knowledge that is composed of concepts, propositions, definitions and assumptions intended to explain a set of fact, event or phenomena.

Answer 10

Theory

Question 11

A group of related concepts that propose actions that guide practice.

Answer 11

Theory

Question 12

An idea, belief, view, notion, thought, perception, impression;
are building blocks of theories.

Answer 12

Concept

Question 13

A concept enhances one’s capacity to understand __________ as it helps define the meaning.

Answer 13

phenomena

Question 14

The 2 Types of Concept are:

Answer 14

1. Abstract concept
2. Concrete concept

Question 15

They are indirectly observed. It is independent on time and place.

Answer 15

Abstract concept

Question 16

They are directly observed. Specific to time and place.

Answer 16

Concrete concept

Question 17

Statements that explains the relationships of different concept.

Answer 17

Proposition

Question 18

Is composed of various descriptions which convey a general meaning and reduces the vagueness in understanding a set of concepts.

Answer 18

Definition

Question 19

Is a statement that specifies the relationship or connection of factual concepts or phenomena.

Answer 19

Assumption

Question 20

A fact or occurrence that can be observed
something notable; excites people’s interest and curiosity.

Answer 20

Phenomenon

Question 21

It is concerned with the purpose of human life, the nature of being and reality, the theory and limits of knowledge.

Answer 21

Philosophy

Question 22

It is the use of rational senses in ensuring the truthfulness of a phenomenon.

Answer 22

Rationalism

Question 23

It is a form of deductive reasoning where
you understand the whole first before you can appreciate the lesser parts.

Answer 23

Rationalism

Question 24

It is the way of looking at the reality using the five senses.

Answer 24

Empiricism