Commuting Quiz

1st step of scientific method

3rd step scientific method

which is NOT a canon of the scientific method

• falsibility

• empircism

• determinism

• parsimony

• testability

What principle of the scientific method emphasizes the need for simple explanations over more complex ones?

• Empiricism

• Parsimony (Occam's Razor)

• Testability

• Determinism

• Falsifiability

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the scientific method?

• Description

• Explanation

• Prediction

• Opinion formation

• Control

There are 4 different types of ways of knowing the scientific method. They are Intuition, Deduction, authority, and____.

• samples

• observation

• falsification

• determination

What does deduction do?

• logical reasoning

• common sense

• relying on what 1 observes

What does intuition do?

• Intuition helps individuals solve complex mathematical problems
• Intuition allows individuals to make quick decisions based on subconscious knowledge and past experiences.
• Intuition is a form of logical reasoning
• Intuition is solely based on conscious decision-making

When it comes to different ways of knowing, how does authority come to play?

• Authority relies on a knowledgeable person

• Authority relies on what 1 sees

What does empiricism rely on?

• Anecdotal evidence
• Subjective opinions
• Empirical evidence
• Theoretical reasoning
• observations