Making Observations in a Systematic Manner to Test Hypotheses and Refute

question 47

Multiple Choice

Making observations in a systematic manner to test hypotheses and refute or develop a theory is known as

• A)systematic empiricism.
• B)the principle of falsifiability.
• C)pseudoscience.
• D)public verification.

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Definitions:

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, encompassing problem solving, logical reasoning, understanding complex ideas, and learning from experience.

Confounding Variable

In an experiment, a factor other than the factor being studied that might influence a study’s results.

Employment Success

The achievement of career goals and attainment of stability and satisfaction in one's professional life, often measured by promotions, salary increases, and occupational fulfillment.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.