While Part of Being a Scientist Is Having Objectivity, in Reality

question 6

Multiple Choice

While part of being a scientist is having objectivity, in reality

• A) all of us are objective and value-free.
• B) scientists are the most biased of all.
• C) total neutrality is impossible for anyone.
• D) objectivity is an unattainable goal and should not be pursued.

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