Week 11 Flashcards
How does scientific knowledge typically develop over time?
By accumulating evidence gradually
In the scientific method which step comes directly after hypothesis formation? -
Experimentation
Which of the following best illustrates a limitation of inductive reasoning? -
Conclusions may be overturned by new evidence
Which of the following best describes inductive reasoning? -
Drawing probable conclusions from specific observations
What is the primary distinction between inductive and deductive reasoning? -
Inductive reasoning provides probable conclusions while deductive provides certain conclusions
Which type of inductive reasoning involves concluding based on similarity between two cases? -
Argument from Analogy
What does the “problem of induction” highlight? -
The possibility that new observations could contradict generalizations
What happens to scientific theories as new evidence becomes available? -
They are revised
What is meant by the cumulative nature of scientific evidence? -
Scientific knowledge builds gradually over time as new evidence accumulates
What is a key characteristic of inductive reasoning? -
It is based on probability