module 1.1

What is Biocultural Knowledge?

• Knowledge that disregards cultural norms

• Knowledge that is only applicable to urban communities

• Knowledge rooted in both the natural environment and cultural values

• Knowledge based solely on scientific data

Who developed Cartesian Metaphysics?

• Isaac Newton

• René Descartes

• Albert Einstein

• David Hume

What does the Hypothetico-deductive Method involve?

• Focusing solely on qualitative data

• Creating logical predictions based on observations

• Ignoring experimentation

• Formulating untestable hypotheses

What are Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP)?

• Traditional knowledge passed down in indigenous communities

• Knowledge that is not connected to the environment

• Globalized knowledge systems

• Modern scientific theories

What is a Mechanistic Worldview?

• A perspective that disregards scientific reasoning

• A view that emphasizes emotional understanding

• A belief in spiritual beings governing the universe

• A perspective that sees the universe as a complex machine

What does Reductionist Science focus on?

• Ignoring individual components

• Breaking down complex systems into smaller components

• Studying systems as a whole

• Focusing on qualitative rather than quantitative analysis

What is Systems Ecology concerned with?

• The study of individual species

• Interactions and feedback loops within ecosystems

• The historical development of ecological theories

• The classification of organisms

What does The Great Chain of Being represent?

• A modern scientific theory

• A hierarchical classification of all beings

• A concept that promotes equality among species

• A framework for understanding ecosystems

Which of the following best describes Reductionist Science?

• An approach that ignores individual components

• An approach that simplifies complex systems

• An approach that studies systems in their entirety

• An approach that focuses on qualitative data

What is a key characteristic of Indigenous Knowledge Systems?

• They are universally applicable

• They are often disconnected from the environment

• They are deeply connected to cultural identity

• They are based solely on empirical data