The Scientific Method

question 5

Multiple Choice

The scientific method

• A) relies upon empirical observation.
• B) has no mechanism for discarding outdated theories.
• C) emphasizes the importance of theory over data.
• D) emphasizes the role of data over theory.

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Definitions:

Elimination-by-aspects

A decision-making model where choices are sequentially filtered based on specific criteria until one option remains.

Compensatory Decision-making

A decision-making process where individuals make choices by weighing the pros and cons of different options to compensate for weaker attributes by stronger ones.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to use an object only in the way it is traditionally used, ignoring other possible uses.

Noncompensatory Modeling

A decision-making process where options are evaluated based on whether they meet predetermined criteria, without considering trade-offs between characteristics.