What is the term for structured observations that science relies on?
Explanation
This question tests for a key piece of terminology introduced in the chapter. 'Systematic empiricism' is the phrase used to differentiate scientific observation from casual observation.
Other questions
According to the 'Methods of Knowing' chapter, what does the method of intuition rely on for guidance?
What is described as the primary problem with relying on intuition for knowledge?
The chapter presents the methods of acquiring knowledge as being broken down into how many categories?
Which method of acquiring knowledge involves accepting new ideas because an authority figure states they are true?
The text uses the Salem Witch Trials and Nazi War Crimes as examples of atrocities that resulted from people unquestioningly following what method of knowing?
Rationalism is a method of acquiring knowledge that involves what process?
What is the key problem with the method of rationalism, as illustrated by the example of 'all swans are white'?
The method of acquiring knowledge through observation and experience is known as what?
What is a key problem with relying solely on empiricism, as illustrated by the belief that the world is flat?
Which method of knowing is described as being 'at the heart of the scientific method'?
How does the scientific method's use of observation differ from simple empiricism?
What is the definition of the scientific method provided in the chapter?
The scientific method is described as using which combination of other methods to generate and test ideas?
What is a major drawback of the scientific method identified in the chapter?
The text states that the scientific method cannot be used to answer all questions, specifically those that are not what type of questions?
If a person concludes a friend is lying because the friend is acting strange and won't make eye contact, which method of knowing are they primarily using?
What reason does the text give for why much of the information we acquire is through authority?
The example of believing all swans are white because you have only ever seen white swans is used to illustrate the problems with which method of knowing?
Which method of knowing is described as the most likely of all methods to produce valid knowledge, despite having drawbacks?
In the context of Rationalism, what is required for the conclusion to be sound?
According to the text, why can weighing alternatives and thinking of all possibilities be paralyzing for some people?
What action does the text suggest we can take to mitigate the problems of relying on authority?
The belief that making your bed provides a warm, damp environment for mites to thrive is used to counter a piece of advice you may have received through which method of knowing?
What is the key element that scientists add to intuition, authority, rationalism, and empiricism to make their process distinct?
Which method of knowing is being used when one starts with the premises 'all swans are white' and 'this is a swan' to conclude 'this swan is white' without seeing it?
The text states that in an ideal world we should be able to trust authority figures. What method of knowing is this related to?
What weakness of empiricism is highlighted by the fact that prior experiences can alter the way we perceive events?
According to the chapter, which method of knowing does not stop at generating new ideas but goes a step further to test them?
Believing what feels true rather than examining facts or using rational thought is the definition of which method?
Which of the following is listed in the chapter as an example of an authority figure?
What is the danger of making an error in logic when using the method of rationalism?
The text explains that scientists use rationalism for what purpose within the scientific method?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a problem with using authority to obtain knowledge?
The chapter suggests that intuition can be superior to analysis in what kind of situation?
What is the final step scientists take in their method that distinguishes it from other ways of knowing?
The potential for our senses to be tricked by visual illusions is an example of a problem with which method of knowing?
What does the text imply is the relationship between empiricism and the scientific method?
Which of these is NOT a method of acquiring knowledge as categorized in the chapter?
If you accept a new idea because a doctor states it is true, you are using which method of knowing?
The chapter warns that our intuitions are often driven by cognitive and motivational ________ rather than logical reasoning.
What is the primary reason that one might choose a decision based on intuition over one based on analysis, according to the text?
According to the chapter, why is it easy to make an error when using rationalism?
Which of these methods is the only one that can be used to address empirical questions, according to the text?
What is the fundamental difference between empiricism and systematic empiricism?
If a student believes something because their parent told them it was true, which method of knowing are they employing?
What is the common element among intuition, authority, rationalism, and empiricism when used by scientists?
The chapter's main purpose is to introduce the reader to what?
Which method is flawed if its premises are incorrect, even if the logic used is perfect?
The text states that in addition to collecting evidence, the scientific method also involves _________ evidence to test ideas.