Question 1

A person who buys a lottery ticket because he just feels lucky is using

Accepted Answer

The person is relying on their gut feeling or hunch, which falls under the method of intuition. They are not using empirical evidence, faith, or tenacity to make their decision.

Question 2

A limitation of using the method of empiricism is

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All of the choices (A, B, and C) are limitations of using the method of empiricism. However, despite these limitations, empiricism is still a valuable method of acquiring knowledge about the world around us.

Question 3

When you "know" that you do not want to eat fried worms,even when everyone around you says that they taste great,your decision is based on

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The method of tenacity involves holding onto beliefs or decisions despite contrary evidence or opinions from others. In this case, the decision not to eat fried worms is based on a personal conviction or belief that is resistant to change, even when others claim they taste great.

Question 4

Magazine advertisements that use celebrities to sell makeup employ which method of acquiring knowledge?

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The use of celebrity endorsements in magazine advertisements relies on the authority method of acquiring knowledge, where the credibility and expertise of the celebrity is used to persuade consumers to purchase the product.

Question 5

Which method of acquiring knowledge is being used by a person who says "I'll believe it when I see it?"

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The person is relying on their own empirical experiences and observations in order to believe something.

Question 6

A patient who demands a second opinion before agreeing to surgery,is double-checking information obtained by the

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Question 7

Which of the following is a potential problem with the method of authority?

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All of the choices listed are potential problems with the method of authority. A person may falsely claim expertise or provide only a subjective opinion. Additionally, an expert may provide answers outside of their area of expertise. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes all of these potential problems.

Question 8

Seeking answers by reading a chapter in a college textbook is an example of using the

Accepted Answer

Reading a chapter in a college textbook is an example of using the method of authority, as it involves relying on the expertise and knowledge of the authors who are considered authorities in the subject matter.

Question 9

A group of students in a cooking class is trying to find a faster way to bake a cake.They know that it takes 30 minutes to bake a cake at 350 degrees,so they figure that it should take only 15 minutes at 700 degrees.These students are using the _________ to solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

The students are using a logical approach to make their assumption that doubling the temperature will cut the baking time in half. This is an example of the rational method, where reasoning and logic are used to solve a problem. The scientific method would involve testing this assumption through experimentation and observation. The method of empiricism involves making observations first and drawing conclusions from those observations, while the method of authority relies on relying on an expert or authority figure for information.

Question 10

When your doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to your heart,the doctor is gathering information by using the

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The doctor is using the empirical method, which involves gathering information through observation and experimentation. In this case, the doctor is observing the sound of the patient's heart using a stethoscope. The other options are not relevant to the situation described.

Question 11

Which method of acquiring knowledge is being used by students who are learning from teachers and textbooks?

Accepted Answer

The method of authority is being used when students learn from teachers and textbooks, as they are relying on the knowledge and expertise of someone else. The teacher and textbook are considered authoritative sources of information in this context.

Question 12

A student who believes that his performance on tests is influenced by wearing a lucky hat is using

Accepted Answer

The method of tenacity involves holding onto beliefs or superstitions despite a lack of evidence, such as believing in a lucky hat's influence on test performance.

Question 13

A restaurant chef tried replacing rice with pasta in one of her recipes to see what would happen.Which method of acquiring knowledge is she using?

Accepted Answer

The chef is using the method of empiricism, which is the process of acquiring knowledge through experience and observation.

Question 14

An explanation is empirical if it is

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An explanation is empirical if it is based on evidence of the senses, meaning that it is grounded in observation and experience rather than just widely held beliefs or respect for a certain source. Logical deductions can also be part of an empirical explanation, but they must be based on observable and testable data.

Question 15

Visual illusions,such as the vertical/horizontal illusion,provide a demonstration of one problem with the _________ of knowing or acquiring knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The vertical/horizontal illusion demonstrates that our senses and perception can deceive us, thus highlighting a limitation of the empirical method of acquiring knowledge. The rational method and the method of authority do not necessarily rely on our senses, while the scientific method incorporates the empirical method but also includes other rigorous processes to minimize the impact of perceptual biases. Therefore, the empirical method is the best choice for this question.

Question 16

When your doctor asks you whether you have been sleeping well at night,the doctor is gathering information by using the

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Question 17

Finding the address and phone number of a restaurant by "googling" the name of the restaurant is and example of using the

Accepted Answer

The method of authority involves relying on information or answers from an expert or authoritative source, such as using Google to find information provided by the restaurant or other authoritative listings.

Question 18

The mode of inquiry that is called the method of faith is a variant of which other method of inquiry?

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The method of faith involves accepting information or knowledge based on an authority figure, often a religious or spiritual leader or text. This is a variant of the method of authority, which relies on accepting information from an authority figure or source without questioning or scrutinizing it through empirical or rational methods.

Question 19

In a chemistry class,a group of students tried mixing two chemicals together to see what would happen.These students are using the _________ method to gather information.

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Question 20

You find some mushrooms growing in your backyard and want to find out whether or not they are poisonous,so you eat a few and see what happens.This is an example of the ______ of knowing or acquiring knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The empirical method involves gaining knowledge through direct observation or experiences. In this scenario, the person is eating the mushrooms and observing the effects, which is an example of the empirical method. However, this is not a safe or recommended way to gain knowledge about the toxicity of mushrooms. The scientific method would involve conducting controlled experiments to determine the toxicity of the mushrooms.

Quiz 1: Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method