1. The word describes the belief that accurate knowledge can be obtained through observation. hypothesis dogmatism science empiricism 2. involves relying on assumptions and beliefs about the world, whereas involves making direct observations of the world. Empiricism; dogmatism Empiricism; methodology Methodology; dogmatism Dogmatism; empiricism 3. Miranda believes that people are less likely to yawn after seeing others yawn. She holds onto her belief, even after her friend Mark provides her with contradictory evidence. Miranda is a(n): empiricist. dogmatist. skeptic. theorist. 4. Good theories give rise to hypotheses that can be: proven right. falsified. proven wrong. simplified. 5. Which statement describes a critical component of a good hypothesis