The Most Enduring Achievement of Indian Science and Mathematics Was

question 100

Multiple Choice

The most enduring achievement of Indian science and mathematics was:

• A) the patterns formed by stars, or constellations.
• B) the three states of matter.
• C) the fact that the sun is a star.
• D) important observations of the orbit of Mars.
• E) the discovery of the so-called "Arabic" number system which we use today.

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied beyond the specific conditions of the study.

Experimental Settings

Environments or arrangements in which experimental research is conducted, designed to isolate and control variables affecting the outcome of the study.

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied to contexts outside the original research setting.

Validity of an Experiment

This refers to the extent to which the results of an experiment accurately reflect the reality or truth of the situation being studied.