The Determinism Canon of the Scientific Method States That ______

question 27

Multiple Choice

The determinism canon of the scientific method states that ______.

• A) the simplest explanation of a phenomenon is most likely to be correct
• B) observation is the best way of gaining new knowledge
• C) phenomena have observable causes
• D) explanations of phenomena should be able to be falsified if they are incorrect

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Definitions:

Perception

The process of interpreting sensory information to understand and interact with the environment.

Sense-Making

The process of giving meaning to experiences, often by ordering and interpreting events to make them understandable.

Responses

The reactions or answers provided following a stimulus, question, or situation.

Frames

Perspectives or ways of viewing and interpreting information that influence understanding and decision-making, often highlighting certain aspects while obscuring others.