Durability of Scientific Knowledge

What does durability of scientific knowledge refer to?

• Inability to withstand scrutiny

• Ability to withstand scrutiny and testing over time

• Ability to change frequently

• Dependence on personal beliefs

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Discuss the role of evidence in establishing the durability of scientific knowledge.

• Evidence supports the validity and reliability of scientific findings over time.

• Scientific knowledge is based on faith and belief, not evidence

• Evidence has no impact on the durability of scientific knowledge

• The durability of scientific knowledge is determined by popular opinion, not evidence

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Explain the concept of scientific consensus and its role in the durability of scientific knowledge.

• Scientific consensus is based on personal opinions rather than evidence

• Scientific consensus plays a crucial role in the durability of scientific knowledge by providing a reliable foundation of accepted theories and findings that have been thoroughly tested and validated by the scientific community.

• Scientific consensus is easily swayed by public opinion

• Scientific consensus is irrelevant in the durability of scientific knowledge

Explain why it is important for scientific knowledge to be durable.

• To prevent it from being used in future research and technological advancements

• To ensure that it remains a mystery for future generations

• To make it easier to understand for non-scientists

• To ensure that it can be relied upon for future research and technological advancements.

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Scientific knowledge is capable of lasting a long time. What makes scientific knowledge hold up so well over time?

• As new evidence is found, scientific knowledge is able to be revised.

• Scientific knowledge is published online, so it is easy to read.

• Scientific knowledge is well researched so it never changes.

• Once established, scientific theories are never questioned.

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What is the primary reason for the durability of scientific knowledge?

• It is based on unchanging facts.

• It is constantly tested and revised with new evidence.

• It is protected by patents.

• It is only accessible to scientists.

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How does peer review contribute to the durability of scientific knowledge?

• By ensuring only popular ideas are published.

• By allowing only senior scientists to publish.

• By critically evaluating research before publication.

• By preventing any changes to established theories.

Which of the following best describes the role of replication in scientific research?

• Replication is unnecessary if the original study is well-conducted.

• Replication helps confirm the reliability and durability of scientific findings.

• Replication is only needed for controversial studies.

• Replication is a waste of resources.

Why is it important for scientific theories to be falsifiable?

• To ensure they can be proven true.

• To allow them to be tested and potentially disproven, enhancing durability.

• To make them more complex.

• To prevent them from being challenged.

What role does technology play in the durability of scientific knowledge?

• Technology has no impact on scientific knowledge.

• Technology allows for more precise experiments, enhancing the durability of findings.

• Technology makes scientific knowledge obsolete quickly.

• Technology only complicates scientific research.

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