Who was an early scientist who initiated the practice of bringing together groups of investigators for scientific discussions?

What will be an ideal response?


Robert Boyle

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To compute the probability of the LA Lakers defeating the Boston Celtics in their upcoming game, the theory of probability that would typically be used is the:

A) Relative frequency theory. B) Conditional theory. C) Classical (a priori) theory. D) Relativist theory. E) Subjectivist theory.

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Which of the following statements is true of the Appointed Place Fire?

A) ?It may be tended by an approved layperson when no ritual is being performed with it. B) ?It is consecrated by eight priests in a ritual that takes up to three weeks. C) ?It involves the gathering of sixteen different fires from sixteen different sources. D) ?It requires a gathering and mingling in one urn of fires from representatives of the four traditional classes in Zoroastrian society.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the best answer for each argument. Republicans are clearly better able to run the country because they're more experienced in handling money

A) Slippery slope. B) Hasty generalization. C) Begging the question. D) Missing the point. E) No fallacy.

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Functionalists claim that we have:

a. no direct knowledge of our minds b. none of these are correct c. direct knowledge of other minds d. direct knowledge of our minds

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