The Scientific Method Is Useful

question 158

Multiple Choice

The scientific method is useful

• A)only in fields of science such as chemistry and physics
• B)for testing the validity of theoretical predictions
• C)for testing the validity of a model's assumptions
• D)when no economic variables can be assumed to be constant
• E)only if a theory has been proven to be true

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Definitions:

Formal Operational Thinking

The stage in cognitive development (typically occurring from age 12 onwards) where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Combination-of-Liquids Task

A task used in developmental psychology to assess a child's understanding of conservation concepts, involving the mixing of different volumes or colors of liquids.

Formal Operational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and understand hypothetical situations.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from approximately 2 to 7 years of age, characterized by symbolic thought but not yet capable of logical operations.