Eastlake planted sunflowers in 64 separate plots, varying soil composition with the absence or presence of six ingredients (potash, potassium, iron, etc.) with one plot for each possible combination. The sunflowers that grew invariably came in two sizes. Upon further investigation, Eastlake found that the larger plants were always in plots containing nitrate. As a result, nitrate has now become a standard ingredient in sunflower fertilizer.

Which of Mill's Methods is illustrated in the following passage? If, in your opinion, the conclusion reached indicates that an inadequate hypothesis was employed, explain why and formulate a better hypothesis.


Difference

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David Hume, and Adam Smith both felt strongly about the impact of what they called "the moral sentiments" foremost of which is sympathy, and they argued:

A) That sympathy is an uncommon feature of human nature. B) That sympathy is unnecessary because it leads to moral weakness. C) That emotion is the curse of human social existence. D) That emotion is to be celebrated and defended along with reason. E) That reason is to be shielded from emotional influences.

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The book of Ecclesiastes can be definitively connected to King Solomon as its primary author

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to Descartes, there are no "conclusive indications" that distinguish dreaming from waking life.

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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