Which of the Following Is an Advantage of the Scientific

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of the scientific approach over other ways of knowing about the world?

• A)Eliminating the need for evidence before drawing scientific conclusions
• B)Ruling out intuition and authority as sources of ideas about behavior
• C)Providing an objective set of rules for gathering, evaluating, and reporting information
• D)Rejecting the idea that numerous cognitive and motivational biases affect our perceptions

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Definitions:

Elimination Product

A compound resulting from the removal of elements of a smaller molecule from a larger molecule, typically water from an alcohol to form an alkene.

Organic Product

A molecule or compound that consists of carbon atoms bonded together, excluding carbides, carbonates, and cyanides, often produced through organic reactions.

Diastereomer

indicates two or more stereoisomers of a compound that are not mirror images of each other, differing in the spatial arrangement of atoms.

Sodium Ethoxide

A strong base formed by the reaction of sodium with ethanol, used in organic synthesis, particularly in the deprotonation and alkylation of compounds.