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RYAN BANYAN

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Explain what it means to gain knowledge via science.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Random assignment is used exclusively in the _____ method.
 
  a. experimental
 b. quasi-experimental
 c. correlational
 d. case study


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
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Gaining knowledge via science involves a merger of rationalism and empiricism. Scientists collect data (make empirical observations) and test hypotheses with these data (assess them using rationalism). By merging rationalism with empiricism, we have the advantage of using a logical argument based on observation.

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