What Makes Science Precise

question 49

Multiple Choice

What makes science precise?

• A) The systematic observation upon which the information is based.
• B) The empirical basis of the data.
• C) The quantification of information in the form of numbers and the use of statistics to analyze the information.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Half-life

The time required for the concentration of a drug in the body to decrease to half of its starting dose, which is crucial in determining the drug's dosage and scheduling.

Elimination Half-life

The time it takes for the concentration of a substance in the blood to be reduced by half, an important measure in pharmacokinetics.

Distribution Half-life

The time it takes for a drug or substance to reduce to half its initial quantity in the body due to distribution processes.

Administration Half-life

The time required for the concentration of a drug in the body to be reduced by half after its administration, a key factor in determining the dosage and frequency of medication.