Question

there is a pattern to the following series of numbers \3, 6, 12, 24, 48, __.\. in this series of numbers, what number follows 48? after you determine what number follows 48, please answer the following question. what was the highest cognitive intellectual behavior within bloom taxonomy did you use to answer the above question?

a. knowledge
b. understand
c. analyze
d. create
e. none of the above

question 5 (1 point)
suppose you have finished an undergraduate degree in a given stem discipline, and you are now interested in developing your knowledge base and philosophical skills to the highest degree possible. you desire to be able to pursue wisdom, engage in thought experiments, logically reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways. what would be the best path for you to accomplish your goal?

a. pursue a ph.d. in graduate school
b. apply for research and development careers in industry
c. apply for apprenticeship positions in research firms
d. visit and study the plethora of stem careers in the \stem careers\ tab in the scientific literacy center web portal to discover career paths that will assist you in becoming a better scientist

Explanation:

First Problem (Number Sequence + Bloom's Taxonomy)

Step1: Identify sequence pattern

Each term = prior term $\times 2$
Check: $3\times2=6$, $6\times2=12$, $12\times2=24$, $24\times2=48$

Step2: Calculate next term

$48\times2=96$

Step3: Match to Bloom's Taxonomy

Analyzing the pattern uses the Analyze level.

A Ph.D. program in a STEM discipline focuses on advanced, rigorous academic training, philosophical skill development, high-level logical reasoning, and original problem-solving—directly aligning with the goal of pursuing wisdom and sophisticated problem-solving through formal, highest-level academic study. Industry R&D, apprenticeships, and career exploration do not provide the same depth of theoretical and philosophical skill building as a doctoral program.

Answer:

Next number: 96
Bloom's Taxonomy choice: c. Analyze

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