An Empirical Approach to Science Requires That

question 13

Multiple Choice

An empirical approach to science requires that:

• A)scientific observations be accurately reported to other scientists and the public.
• B)scientists accept on faith the pronouncements of anyone.
• C)knowledge be based on observations.
• D)ideas be evaluated on the basis of intuitions.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with decision making, cognitive behavior, and personality expression.

Problem Structuring

Involves identifying the key elements and relationships in a problem to better understand and address it.

Knowledge Base

A centralized repository of information, often used in computing to support problem solving and decision making.

Problem Space Hypothesis

The idea that problem solving is isomorphic to a search through a mental graph, with nodes corresponding to all possible states of affairs of a problem and connections corresponding to legal moves.