Research and Knowledge Quiz

What is the main focus of the Universidad Católica de Pereira's research?

• Technological advancements

• Historical research

• Transformative artistic creation

• Human and ethical knowledge generation

What is a 'semillero de investigación'?

• A funding program for researchers

• A type of academic seminar

• A research seedbed for students

• A library for scientific publications

According to the text, what does 'common sense' refer to?

• Philosophical reasoning

• Theoretical knowledge

• Practical knowledge and shared beliefs

• Scientific knowledge

What does the term 'epistemology' study?

• The history of science

• The nature of knowledge

• The ethics of research

• The application of technology

Which philosopher is considered the father of Western scientific thought?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Tales of Mileto

What is the primary purpose of the scientific method?

• To verify existing knowledge

• To gather historical data

• To create new theories

• To explain natural phenomena

What is the significance of the 'Cave of Plato' metaphor?

• It illustrates the importance of empirical evidence

• It represents the journey from ignorance to knowledge

• It critiques the scientific method

• It emphasizes the role of technology in learning

What does the text suggest about the relationship between science and ethics?

• Science is purely objective

• They are completely separate fields

• Science should serve societal needs

• Ethics is irrelevant to scientific inquiry

What is one of the advantages of participating in a research seedbed?

• Increased social media presence

• Development of research competencies

• Immediate job placement

• Guaranteed publication in journals

Which of the following is NOT a method to approach knowledge mentioned in the text?

• Conducting experiments

• Statistical analysis

• Using intuition

• Analyzing historical texts