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BACB BCABA Exam - Topic 5 Question 100 Discussion

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Question #: 100
Topic #: 5

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Which is NOT true of determinism?

AScience is based on determinism.

BDeterminism is in contrast to empiricism.

CAll science is predicated on determinism.

DThe universe is orderly and follows universal laws.

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Lasandra

7 months ago

Not sure about that, sounds a bit off to me.

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Audry

8 months ago

Wait, is determinism really in contrast to empiricism?

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Whitley

8 months ago

Totally agree, the universe does seem orderly!

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Buddy

8 months ago

I don't think all science is predicated on determinism.

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Annice

8 months ago

Science is definitely based on determinism.

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Rolland

9 months ago

I definitely remember that the universe is seen as orderly in determinism, so that one seems true to me.

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Denise

9 months ago

I feel like option C might be the one that's not true, but I need to think about how science can also involve randomness.

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Aretha

9 months ago

I remember discussing how empiricism and determinism are different, but I can't recall the exact details.

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Cecilia

9 months ago

I think determinism suggests that everything has a cause, but I'm not sure if all science really depends on it.

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Arleen

9 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. I know determinism is the belief that everything is caused by prior events, so it's the opposite of randomness or chance. I think the key here is to focus on which statement is NOT true about determinism.

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Frank

9 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I fully understand the concept of determinism and how it relates to science and empiricism. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Loren

9 months ago

I'm pretty confident about this one. I know determinism is the idea that everything in the universe follows universal laws, so option D seems to be the correct answer.

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Erasmo

9 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I know determinism has to do with the idea that the future is predetermined, but I'm not sure how that connects to the specific options given. I'll have to review my notes on this topic before answering.

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Vallie

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too confident about this one. RMAN error stacks can be a bit tricky to interpret, and I'm not sure I've got a solid grasp of all the nuances. I'll need to really focus and think through each option carefully.

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Fatima

1 year ago

Ah, the age-old debate of determinism vs. free will. If the universe is truly deterministic, does that mean we're all just puppets on a string? *cue dramatic music*

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Nohemi

1 year ago

I'm going to go with B as well. Determinism and empiricism are two different philosophical concepts that can be in conflict.

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Glory

1 year ago

D) The universe is orderly and follows universal laws.

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Kendra

1 year ago

C) All science is predicated on determinism.

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Enola

1 year ago

B) Determinism is in contrast to empiricism.

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Lai

1 year ago

A) Science is based on determinism.

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Linn

1 year ago

This is a tricky one, but I think B is the answer. Empiricism is about relying on observations, while determinism is about the causal nature of the universe.

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Lorean

1 year ago

C) All science is predicated on determinism.

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Theodora

1 year ago

B) Determinism is in contrast to empiricism.

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Pura

1 year ago

A) Science is based on determinism.

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Mary

1 year ago

Hmm, I'd say D is the one that's not true of determinism. The universe being orderly and following universal laws is actually a core tenet of determinism.

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Mitzie

1 year ago

C) All science is predicated on determinism.

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Blondell

1 year ago

B) Determinism is in contrast to empiricism.

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Iola

1 year ago

A) Science is based on determinism.

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Sabra

1 year ago

But isn't A) Science is based on determinism also not true? Science can be based on other principles too, right?

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Carmen

1 year ago

I'm leaning towards C as the correct answer. All of science is based on the premise that the universe follows deterministic laws.

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Lizette

1 year ago

B) Determinism is in contrast to empiricism.

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Royal

1 year ago

A) Science is based on determinism.

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Amina

1 year ago

I agree with Eleonore. Determinism is actually in line with empiricism.

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Eleonore

1 year ago

I think B) Determinism is in contrast to empiricism is NOT true.

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Latosha

1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is B. Determinism is the idea that everything in the universe is caused by prior events, which is the foundation of science.

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