The Standards Used to Judge the Worth of Scientific Theories

question 9

Multiple Choice

The standards used to judge the worth of scientific theories are known as…

• A) The rules of consistency
• B) The criteria of evaluation
• C) The criteria of adequacy
• D) The scientific method

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Definitions:

Percentage

A fraction or ratio expressed as a part of one hundred, used to quantify relative sizes or fractions in a numerical or statistical context.

Since 1970

Refers to the period beginning in the year 1970, often used to denote significant social, economic, or technological changes from that time onward.

Incest Taboos

Social and cultural prohibitions against sexual relationships between certain relatives, considered universal across societies to prevent genetic disorders and social chaos.

Exogamy Rules

Social norms that dictate that marriage or mating must occur outside certain social, cultural, or familial groups.