What is the definition of objective reasoning?

• Reasoning based on personal feelings and opinions

• Reasoning based on facts and evidence

• Reasoning based on intuition

• Reasoning based on imagination

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What is the definition of subjective reasoning?

• Reasoning based on facts and evidence

• Reasoning based on personal feelings and opinions

• Reasoning based on scientific methods

• Reasoning based on logical analysis

Which of the following is an example of objective reasoning?

• "I believe this painting is beautiful because it makes me happy."

• "The temperature dropped by 10 degrees according to the thermometer."

• "I think this movie is the best because it has my favorite actor."

• "This song is the best because it reminds me of my childhood."

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Which of the following is an example of subjective reasoning?

• "The chemical reaction produced 5 grams of product."

• "The car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour."

• "I feel that this book is boring because I don't like the writing style."

• "The distance between the two cities is 100 kilometers."

How does objective reasoning differ from subjective reasoning?

• Objective reasoning is based on personal opinions, while subjective reasoning is based on facts.

• Objective reasoning is based on facts, while subjective reasoning is based on personal opinions.

• Both objective and subjective reasoning are based on personal opinions.

• Both objective and subjective reasoning are based on facts.

Which of the following statements best compares objective and subjective reasoning?

• Objective reasoning is always correct, while subjective reasoning is always incorrect.

• Objective reasoning can be verified by evidence, while subjective reasoning is influenced by personal feelings.

• Subjective reasoning is more reliable than objective reasoning.

• Both objective and subjective reasoning are equally reliable.

In scientific inquiry, why is objective reasoning preferred over subjective reasoning?

• Because it is based on personal opinions.

• Because it can be tested and verified through experiments.

• Because it is influenced by emotions.

• Because it is more creative.

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Which of the following is an application of objective reasoning in scientific inquiry?

• Formulating a hypothesis based on a hunch.

• Conducting an experiment to test a hypothesis.

• Choosing a favorite theory because it sounds interesting.

• Deciding the outcome of an experiment based on personal preference.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates subjective reasoning?

• A scientist measures the pH level of a solution and records the data.

• A student believes that summer is the best season because they enjoy the warm weather.

• A researcher calculates the average height of a group of people.

• An engineer designs a bridge based on mathematical calculations.

Why is it important to distinguish between objective and subjective reasoning in scientific research?

• To ensure that personal biases do not affect the results.

• To make the research more interesting.

• To include personal opinions in the findings.

• To make the research more subjective.

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