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1.
The scientific method usually follows the pattern
A.
hypothesis, observation, experimentation
B.
hypothesis, experimentation, observation
C.
experimentation, observation, hypothesis
D.
observation, experimentation, hypothesis
E.
observation, hypothesis, experimentation
2.
The process of reasoning which involves the formulation of general conclusions from individual facts
A.
deductive reasoning
B.
inductive reasoning
C.
instinctive reasoning
D.
cell reasoning
3.
The philosophic attitude of science is often referred to as
A.
mechanistic
B.
vitalistic
C.
teleological
D.
existentialist
4.
One of the three a priori assumptions, that the "laws" of
science here on earth are the same throughout the universe, helps us describe
A.
a falling apple
B.
the motion of the planets around the sun
C.
being able to see the apple
5.
A theory implies greater probability of occurrence than a
A.
fact
B.
hypothesis
C.
law
D.
concept
6.
The purpose of a control in an experiment is to
A.
justify the experiment
B.
keep the scientist honest
C.
eliminate all errors in the experiment
D.
provide a standard of comparison
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