Objective and Subjective Investigation (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is the main aim of objective investigation?
What is the main aim of objective investigation?
To be impartial & free from bias
What is objective investigation considered the hallmark of?
What is objective investigation considered the hallmark of?
Scientific method
What does subjective investigation come from?
What does subjective investigation come from?
Existing beliefs & personal values
What does subjective investigation seek to do through its findings?
What does subjective investigation seek to do through its findings?
Reinforce existing beliefs
What benefit does objective investigation offer regarding observers?
What benefit does objective investigation offer regarding observers?
Removes individual bias between them
What type of information does objective investigation produce?
What type of information does objective investigation produce?
Reliable & verifiable information
What problematic tendency does subjective investigation have with evidence?
What problematic tendency does subjective investigation have with evidence?
May ignore inconvenient truths
What is a critical issue with the subjective approach?
What is a critical issue with the subjective approach?
Can have hidden agendas
Why is complete separation of objective & subjective approaches nearly impossible?
Why is complete separation of objective & subjective approaches nearly impossible?
Humans are inherently subjective
What does the note say about a completely neutral perspective?
What does the note say about a completely neutral perspective?
There is no pure 'bird's eye view'
Why does science emphasise objectivity?
Why does science emphasise objectivity?
Subjectivity can be harmful to truth
What do both science & religion contain in reality?
What do both science & religion contain in reality?
Elements of both approaches