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Chapter 14 Final Note 14.1 Final Note Items 1) According to Maddox (1999), at the beginning of the 20th century, there were some who believed that A) science would continue on forever. B) science would be suppressed politically. C) there would be no more geniuses to take science to a new level. D) there was little left to learn scientifically. Answer: D Rationale: Maddox suggests that at the beginning of the 20th century, there were individuals who believed that there was little left to learn scientifically, implying a sense of complacency or satisfaction with the current state of scientific knowledge. 2) How will the human genome mapping affect the future of science? A) It will end the argument about evolution. B) It will jumpstart research in several fields and lead to other discoveries that can barely be imagined right now. C) It will lead to the discovery of the cause of Alzheimer's Disease. D) It will provide the basis for understanding human thought. Answer: B Rationale: Human genome mapping is expected to have a profound impact on the future of science by jumpstarting research in various fields and leading to discoveries that are currently beyond imagination. This reflects the broad-ranging implications and potential of genome mapping for advancing scientific understanding. 3) How is science likely to shape your life? A) It is unlikely to have much impact on me because I am not interested in becoming a scientist. B) I don't know, but it is likely to shape hundreds of aspects that affect my comfort and longevity. C) It will lead to a new era of understanding and peace. D) It will unleash a nightmarish scenario that could threaten all life. Answer: B Rationale: Science is likely to shape individuals' lives by influencing numerous aspects that affect comfort and longevity, indicating the pervasive impact of scientific advancements on various facets of society. 4) The essence of science is its A) optimism and willingness to move constantly forward. B) willingness to challenge authority. C) way of thinking. D) emphasis on making the world a better place. Answer: C Rationale: The essence of science lies in its way of thinking, emphasizing systematic inquiry, evidencebased reasoning, and critical analysis in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. 5) Scientists systematically combine A) psychodynamics and rationalism. B) rationalism and authority. C) rational thinking and empirical research. D) intuition and authority. Answer: C Rationale: Scientists systematically combine rational thinking and empirical research, indicating the importance of both logical reasoning and empirical evidence in scientific inquiry and discovery. 6) The most critical element in science is A) the process of thinking. B) psychodynamics. C) intuition. D) authority. Answer: A Rationale: The most critical element in science is the process of thinking, highlighting the significance of logical reasoning, critical analysis, and problem-solving skills in scientific investigation. 7) Research is A) no longer needed in modern society. B) tightly woven into modern society. C) dependent primarily on the intuition of scientists. D) much less important in modern society. Answer: B Rationale: Research is tightly woven into modern society, indicating its integral role in driving progress, innovation, and societal development across various domains. 8) Scientists systematically pursue A) pseudoscience. B) the primary use of intuition. C) questions about nature. D) the truth. Answer: C Rationale: Scientists systematically pursue questions about nature, reflecting their dedication to understanding the natural world through empirical investigation and evidence-based inquiry. Test Bank for Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry Anthony M. Graziano, Michael L. Raulin 9780205900923, 9780205907694, 9780135705056
