Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Scientific

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the scientific method?

• A) The scientific method may not reveal a "true" model of the world.
• B) The scientific method does not require the models to be tested with data.
• C) The scientific method used by economists and scientists is independent of empiricism.
• D) The scientific method can help develop accurate models even when data are unavailable.

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Definitions:

Three-Stage Information-Processing Model

A framework in cognitive psychology that describes how information is processed in three stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, where sensory information is retained for a very short period of time, such as a few seconds.

Short-Term Memory

The ability to keep a limited volume of data in a state of immediate readiness for a brief duration.

Long-Term Memory

The phase of the memory process that is capable of storing information for extended periods, from days to a lifetime.