Pedagogy Test 83

Total Questions: 11

1 - Which of the following statements is true of a theory

A ) It most simply menas_explanation||
B ) It answers the _||and_why|| questions
C ) It can be a well developed explanatory system
D ) All of these

2 - Which scientific method often of cusses on generating new hypothesis and theories

A ) Deductive method
B ) Inductive method ✅
C ) Hypothesis method
D ) Pattern method

3 - Which scientific method focuses on testing hypothesis developed from theories

A ) Deductive method ✅
B ) Inductive method
C ) Hypothesis method
D ) Pattern method

4 - Which scientific method is a bottom up or generative approach to research

A ) Deductive method
B ) Inductive method ✅
C ) Hypothesis method
D ) Pattern method

5 - Which scientific method is a top down or confirmatory approach

A ) Deductive method ✅
B ) Inductive method
C ) Hypothesis method
D ) Pattern method

6 - Rene Descartes is associated with which of the following approached to knowledge generation.

A ) Empiricism
B ) Rationalism ✅
C ) Expert opinion
D ) None of these

8 - What general type of research is focused on collecting information to help a researcher advance an ideological or political position

A ) Evaluation research
B ) Basic research
C ) Action research
D ) Orientation research ✅

9 - Which of the following is not a basic assumption of science

A ) Science cannot provide answers to all questions
B ) It is possible to distinguish between more and less plausible claims
C ) Researchers should follow certain agreed upon norms and practice
D ) Science is best at solving value conflicts,such as whether abortion is immoral ✅

10 - Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good theory or explanation

A ) It is parsimonious
B ) It is testable
C ) It is general enough to apply to more than one place, situation,or person
D ) All of these