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प्रश्न
Define science.
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उत्तर
The word ‘Science’ is derived from the Latin word ‘Scientia’ which means ‘knowledge’. Science is the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence. Empirical evidence, objectivity, scientific causality, systematic exploration, and replication are key components of science.
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Psychology is a ______ science.
Explain the key features of science.
Psychology is simply a pseudoscience.
Answer the following in one sentence:
From which Latin word is the English word ‘Science’ derived?
Write answer to the following question based on example only in a word:
A psychological experiment conducted in the United States in 2010 was reproduced by Sagar in India in 2010 to assure the reliability of its results. This is a description of which key feature of science?
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Based on psychological theories, it is possible to speculate when a person may show aggressive behavior. This is a description of which key feature of science?
Explain the following concept in 25 to 30 words.
Replication
Explain the following concept in 25 to 30 words.
Empirical evidence
Explain the following concept in 25 to 30 words:
Science
Explain the following concept in 25 to 30 words:
Replicability
Match the words from group ‘A’ and “B’ appropriately:
| Group 'A' | Group 'B' | ||
| (a) | Replication | (1) | Fight or flight |
| (b) | Cattell | (2) | E.L. Thorndike |
| (c) | Fear | (3) | 16 personality factors (PF) |
| (d) | Schizophrenia | (4) | Seligman |
| (e) | Positive psychology | (5) | Key features of science |
| (6) | Split mind | ||
Answer the following question in only 'one' sentence:
What is meant by the word "Scientia"?
