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b) Logical reasoning
c) Controlled experiments with statistical analysis

d) Trial and error

2. Ancient Greek philosophers like Aristotle contributed to scientific methods primar-

ily by emphasizing:
a) Mythological explanations for natural phenomena

b) Deductive reasoning and cause-and-effect relationships

c) Random experimentation without documentation
d) Intuitive decision-making over observation

3. In computing, the early scientific practice of ”observation” is most analogous to:

a) Writing code comments

b) Monitoring system behavior and analyzing program output
c) Compiling programs

d) Installing software packages

4. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the modern scientific method?

a) Subjectivity in drawing conclusions
b) Reproducibility of experiments by other researchers

c) Dependence on personal beliefs and opinions

d) Avoidance of documentation to save time

5. What is the correct sequential order of steps in the modern scientific method?

a) Hypothesis Experimentation Problem Identification Conclusion

b) Problem Identification Observation Hypothesis Experimentation
Data Analysis Conclusion Documentation

c) Experimentation Data Collection Problem Identification Hypothesis

d) Conclusion Hypothesis Observation Problem Identification

6. In software engineering, ”verification” asks the question:

a) Did we build the correct system?

b) Did we build the system correctly?

c) Is the system user-friendly?
d) Is the system cost-effective?

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