Francis Bacon Accepted the Validity of Scientific Observations If

question 15

Multiple Choice

Francis Bacon accepted the validity of scientific observations if:

• A) deduction was carefully used.
• B) the individual scientist was objective.
• C) careful a priori assumptions were developed.
• D) a consensus of scientists agreed about the observations.
• E) they were appropriately related to metaphysics.

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Prospective

Relating to or effective in the future, often used in planning and forecasting scenarios.

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The portion of the cost of a fixed asset that is considered consumed in each period of the asset's useful life.