Question 1

When people make an observation, then form a hypothesis that explains the observation, and then make more observations to test the credibility of the hypothesis, they are using the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  empirical method 
B)  rational method 
C)  scientific method 
D)  method of authority

Question 2

Using a sports star to sell clothing in a television commercial relies upon which nonscientific method of acquiring knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  the method of tenacity 
B)  the method of authority 
C)  the empirical method 
D)  the rational method

Question 3

One critical component of the scientific method is that all answers or explanations must be demonstrated empirically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The method of intuition can be valuable when making ethical or moral decisions by doing what "feels" right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify the basic steps in the scientific method, and describe how the scientific method is used to answer questions such as, "Why are some marriages successful and others are not?"

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A good hypothesis should make a statement about the existence of a relationship, a difference, or a treatment effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A limitation of using the method of empiricism is that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  people are generally not very good at reasoning 
B)  while perception is typically accurate, sensation is not 
C)  the process can be time consuming and often risky 
D)  there is no mechanism for validating conclusions

Question 8

A young child believing everything that her kindergarten teacher says to be true is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the method of faith 
B)  the rational method 
C)  the empirical method 
D)  the method of intuition

Exam 1: Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method

When people make an observation, then form a hypothesis that explains the observation, and then make more observations to test the credibility of the hypothesis, they are using the ____.

Using a sports star to sell clothing in a television commercial relies upon which nonscientific method of acquiring knowledge?

One critical component of the scientific method is that all answers or explanations must be demonstrated empirically.

The method of intuition can be valuable when making ethical or moral decisions by doing what "feels" right.

Identify the basic steps in the scientific method, and describe how the scientific method is used to answer questions such as, "Why are some marriages successful and others are not?"

A good hypothesis should make a statement about the existence of a relationship, a difference, or a treatment effect.

A limitation of using the method of empiricism is that ____.

A young child believing everything that her kindergarten teacher says to be true is an example of ____.