Three of the Following Epistemological Beliefs About Science Are Likely

question 8

Multiple Choice

Three of the following epistemological beliefs about science are likely to lead to development of good study habits in science. Which one is least likely to have this effect?

• A) Learning science involves learning how different scientific ideas relate to one another.
• B) Learning science involves learning to apply scientific principles to real world problems.
• C) Learning science involves remembering that scientific theories are likely to change over time.
• D) Learning science involves remembering specific facts that are important to each of the major scientific disciplines.

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