Question

the scientific method was all of the following except

a crucial to the evaluation of science processes
b reliant on the use of ancient authorities
c based on collecting and analyzing evidence
d a systematic procedure

question 11 (1 point)
inductive reasoning involved

a using the bible to prove ideas
b proceeding from the particular to the general
c using church authority to fin truth
d using ancient wisdom

question 12 (1 point)
francis bacon, who developed the scientific method, was a

a mathematician
b monk
c priest
d philosopher

Explanation:

First Question (The scientific method was all of the following EXCEPT)

The scientific method is a systematic, evidence - based approach for evaluating scientific processes. Option a: It is crucial for evaluating science processes. Option c: It is based on collecting and analyzing evidence. Option d: It is a systematic procedure. Option b: The scientific method is not reliant on ancient authorities; it relies on evidence and experimentation, not the opinions of past authorities.

Inductive reasoning is a type of logical reasoning. Option a: Using the Bible to prove ideas is not inductive reasoning (it's a religious - based proof). Option c: Using Church authority to find truth is not inductive reasoning. Option d: Using ancient wisdom is not inductive reasoning. Option b: Inductive reasoning moves from particular observations (specific cases) to general conclusions (broader statements or theories).

Francis Bacon was a philosopher. Option a: He was not primarily a mathematician. Option b: He was not a monk. Option c: He was not a priest. He made significant contributions to the development of the scientific method as a philosopher, emphasizing empirical evidence and inductive reasoning.

Answer:

b. reliant on the use of ancient authorities

Question 11 (Inductive reasoning involved)