The scientific method is an example of deductive reasoning.

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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Tantalus, a Greek mythological hero,

A) ?was forced to push a rock up a mountain for eternity. B) ?was condemned by the gods to be tied just out of reach of a bunch of grapes. C) ?was condemned to live the same life over and over. D) ?was a great biblical prophet who said, "Life is vanity and vexation."

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Who believes humans have enough wealth and technology to justify no longer pursuing more?

a. Bill McKibben c. Gordon Moore b. Ted Kaczynski d. Bill Joy

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Which of the following conditions is necessary for whistle-blowing to be morally obligatory?

A. The employee has exhausted the internal procedures and possibilities within the firm, maybe even to the board of directors. B. The employee has good reason to believe that by going public, the necessary changes will be brought about. C. The firm will do serious and considerable harm to employees or to the public. D. The employee has reported the serious threat to his/her immediate supervisor.

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