What Is the Main Difference Between Dogmatic Beliefs and Empirical

question 89

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between dogmatic beliefs and empirical beliefs?

• A) Empirical beliefs are the result of experimental research, while dogmatic beliefs are the results of correlational research.
• B) Dogmatic beliefs are the result of experimental research, while empirical beliefs are the result of correlational research.
• C) Empirical beliefs require absolute acceptance without questioning, while dogmatic beliefs encourage consideration of one's own experiences.
• D) Dogmatic beliefs require absolute acceptance without questioning, while empirical beliefs encourage consideration of one's own experiences.

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Definitions:

Scatter Diagram

A graph that shows points that correspond to actual observations of the x- and y-variables; a curve is usually fitted to the scatter of points to indicate the trend in the data.

Dependent Variables

Variables in an experiment or model that are expected to change in response to changes in the independent variable(s).

Nonlinear

Describes a process or relationship where a change in input does not lead to a proportional change in output, indicating a complex, non-proportional relationship between variables.

Negative Relation

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other variable.