Questioning claims based on their scientific verifiability rather than accepting claims based on faith or anecdotes is called what?

Questioning claims based on their scientific verifiability rather than accepting claims based on faith or anecdotes is called what?

  • Correct Answer: scientific skepticism
  • scientific fact
  • scientific extreme
  • scientific mimicry

Explanation: Scientific skepticism questions claims based on their scientific verifiability rather than accepting claims based on faith or anecdotes. Scientific skepticism uses critical thinking to analyze such claims and opposes claims which lack scientific evidence.

Join our channels for latest updates

More Random Questions

Q: What does a green flashing arrow indicate?
Ans: Proceed in the direction
Q: Who has been appointed as the new Governor of RBI?
Ans: Sanjay Malhotra
Q: What are the two types of digestive systems invertebrates may have?
Ans: gastric and monogastric
Q: What was a major concern for the stock market in February 2025?
Ans: Lower inflation
Q: Protozoa that cause malaria are spread by a vector, entering the blood through the bite of what insect?
Ans: mosquito
Q: Most air pollutants can be traced to what source ?
Ans: fossil fuels
Q: A patient with inclusion body myopathy presents with distal weakness. Which diagnostic procedure is confirmatory?
Ans: Muscle biopsy
Q: What was a major Harappan city?
Ans: Harappa
Q: What is the cartilaginous structure that extends from the pharynx to the primary bronchi?
Ans: trachea
Q: In Ashtanga Hridayam, which treatment is indicated for Garbhini Amlapitta (hyperacidity in pregnancy)?
Ans: Drakshadi Kashaya
Q: Which medal has "Preeti Pal" won in the Paris Paralympics?
Ans: Bronze
Q: In Sharanghadhara Samhita, the proportion for Mamsa Rasa Kalpana is:
Ans: 1 part meat, 8 parts water
Q: How many families are known quarks divided into?
Ans: four
Q: The cell walls of what organisms are strengthened by chitin, unlike plant cell walls, which contain cellulose?
Ans: yeast
Q: A patient with chronic liver disease is at risk for which complication?
Ans: Esophageal varices
Youngistan Junction
Youngistan Junction

Welcome to Youngistan Junction, your ultimate hub for staying updated with the latest in current affairs, general knowledge, and general studies! Whether you're a student gearing up for exams or just someone passionate about expanding your knowledge, Youngistan Junction is here to provide you with an extensive collection of well-curated questions and answers.

Articles: 6583

Related Posts