What Is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology
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The meaning of ‘self-correcting’ in the context of scientific study.
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The hypotheses made in various aspects of science are not permanent; they undergo change multiple times.
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The hypothetico-deductive method in science includes all of the following components except:
designing a critical test for the hypothesis, as exemplified by Galileo’s test of falling objects
unquestioning acceptance of Platonic Idealism, as practiced by certain medieval Benedictines
continuous testing of the hypothesis by further inquiry, as emphasized by Socrates
logical deduction (from a universal rule to particular predictions), as emphasized by Aristotle
logical induction (from particulars to universals), as emphasized by Plato
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The hypothetico-deductive method in science includes all of the following components except:
logical deduction (from a universal rule to particular predictions), as emphasized by Aristotle
designing a critical test for the hypothesis, as exemplified by Galileo’s test of falling objects
unquestioning acceptance of Aristotle’s authority, as practiced by late medieval scholastics
continuous testing of the hypothesis by further inquiry, as emphasized by Socrates
logical induction (from particulars to universals), as emphasized by Plato
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