Set 15: Rhetorical Synthesis
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about the observer effect in physics. The student wants to explore its philosophical implications for scientific objectivity. Notes: - Measurement can alter the system being observed. - In quantum mechanics, observation affects particle behavior. - This challenges the notion of a passive, uninvolved observer. - Some interpret this as limits on objective knowledge of reality.
Which choice most effectively uses information from the notes to accomplish the student's goal?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to effectively combine information to achieve a goal. The goal is PHILOSOPHICAL implications for objectivity. Measurement altering systems → no passive observer → limits on objective knowledge. The correct synthesis will use relevant details from the notes in a logical, purposeful way. Focus on what the question asks you to accomplish, then choose the answer that best achieves that goal using the provided information. Effective synthesis requires selecting and combining the most relevant information to achieve a specific purpose. Not all provided notes may be equally useful. Focus on what best accomplishes the stated goal while maintaining logical coherence.
Key Evidence:
• "philosophical implications for scientific objectivity"
• "Measurement can alter the system"
• "observation affects particle behavior"
• "challenges the notion of a passive, uninvolved observer"
• "limits on objective knowledge"
Why others are wrong: A (Not in notes; discusses methodology, not philosophy.), D (States confirmation but not philosophical implications.), B (Notes quantum surprises but not philosophical implications.).
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