An Assumption of Reductionism That Makes It a Poor Scientific

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Multiple Choice

An assumption of reductionism that makes it a poor scientific practice is that:

• A)Observations can be separated from the assumptions of the scientists making the observations.
• B)Knowing simple phenomena results in explanations for complex phenomena.
• C)Basic elements of complex phenomena exist in most theories.
• D)Processes may be studied without regard to underlying causes.

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Definitions:

Forced Expiration

The act of expelling air from the lungs with effort beyond the normal, passive exhalation, often used in respiratory tests.

Normal Inspiration

The process of taking air into the lungs under normal conditions, primarily driven by the diaphragm's movement downwards.

Inversely Proportional

A relationship between two variables where one increases as the other decreases.

Pressure of Gas

The force that the gas exerts on the walls of its container; it depends on the volume, temperature, and number of gas molecules.