Week 11 Flashcards

1
Q

How does scientific knowledge typically develop over time?

A

By accumulating evidence gradually

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2
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In the scientific method which step comes directly after hypothesis formation? -

A

Experimentation

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3
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Which of the following best illustrates a limitation of inductive reasoning? -

A

Conclusions may be overturned by new evidence

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4
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Which of the following best describes inductive reasoning? -

A

Drawing probable conclusions from specific observations

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5
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What is the primary distinction between inductive and deductive reasoning? -

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Inductive reasoning provides probable conclusions while deductive provides certain conclusions

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6
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Which type of inductive reasoning involves concluding based on similarity between two cases? -

A

Argument from Analogy

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7
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What does the “problem of induction” highlight? -

A

The possibility that new observations could contradict generalizations

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8
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What happens to scientific theories as new evidence becomes available? -

A

They are revised

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9
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What is meant by the cumulative nature of scientific evidence? -

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Scientific knowledge builds gradually over time as new evidence accumulates

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10
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What is a key characteristic of inductive reasoning? -

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It is based on probability

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