Author Question: In regard to a scientist's assumptions, problems arise when: a. assumptions are unconscious ... (Read 50 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

In regard to a scientist's assumptions, problems arise when:

a. assumptions are unconscious beliefs.
b. assumptions are untested and metaphysical.
c. other scientists don't share the same assumptions.
d. the assumptions are perceived as observed facts.

Question 2

According to the chapter, a possible outcome of a scientist exclusively using a particular research method is the:

a. scientist becomes an expert in the use of that method.
b. scientist forces behavior to conform to measurement by that method.
c. reputation of the scientist is tarnished.
d. scientist's interest in other methods decreases.