8. Which is not a key component of a scientific theory? a) A mathematical model

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8. Which is not a key component of a scientific theory? a) A mathematical model b) A statistical analysis showing that the model fits existing data b) Operational definitions relating model variables to phenomena d) An experimental design to test predictions 9. Which is not a fundamental reason that scientific theories are mathematical? a) Scientific knowledge is based on quantitative measurements b) Scientific knowledge must be amenable to high-speed computation c) Scientific knowledge concerns relations among variables d) Scientific knowledge requires a quantitative structure to evaluate predictions 10. Which is not a major benefit of a translational system? a) Building an applicable model b) Studying costs and benefits of action c) Providing an intelligible explanation of a project d) Guidance in the development of related technology

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Which is not a key component of a scientific theory,

a) A mathematical model

b) A statistical analysis showing that the model fits existing data

c) Operational definitions relating model variables to phenomena

d) An experimental design to test predictions

ANS) OPTION C

Which is not a fundamental reason that scientific theories are mathematical

a) Scientific knowledge is based on quantitative measurements

b) Scientific knowledge must be amenable to high-speed computation

c) Scientific knowledge concerns relations among variables

d) Scientific knowledge requires a quantitative structure to evaluate predictions

ANS) OPTION D

Which is not a major benefit of a translational system

a) Building an applicable model

b) Studying costs and benefits of action

c) Providing an intelligible explanation of a project

d) Guidance in the development of related technology

ANS) OPTION A

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