Which Is NOT a Characteristic of Scientific Inquiry as Described

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a characteristic of scientific inquiry as described by Goodstein's evolved theory of science?

• A) Scientists must report their observations accurately to others.
• B) Scientists search for observations that will verify their ideas about the world.
• C) Science will grow when there is open exchange and competition among ideas.
• D) Peer review of research is unnecessary with well designed studies.

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Definitions:

Atomic Sentences

Sentences that express a basic fact or idea without combining or including any logical operations or propositions.

Hypothetical Syllogism (HS)

A logical argument formed by two conditional statements and a conclusion that follows from chaining the conditionals together.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A logical argument form that asserts if "P implies Q" and "P is true," then "Q must also be true."

Modus Tollens (MT)

A logical argument form where the denial of the consequent leads to the denial of the antecedent, often structured as "If P, then Q. Not Q, therefore not P."