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The Scientific Method Has Limitations

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The scientific method has limitations.It can only answer objective questions based on quantitative facts from observable, measurable, and repeatable experiments.It cannot answer subjective questions based on qualitative beliefs or opinions such as the presence of deities and ghosts or who makes the best doughnut.Could the scientific method theoretically be used to answer the question, "Does throwing a virgin into a volcano prevent it from erupting?" Support your answer.


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Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit gained by a consumer from having an additional unit of a product or service.

Rutabagas

A root vegetable, often confused with turnips, known for its purple skin and yellow flesh; used in cooking for its mild, sweet flavor.

Broccoli

A green vegetable with a large flowering head, often eaten as food.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a consumer consumes more of a good, the additional satisfaction gained from each additional unit decreases.

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