When the Authors of Our Textbook Say That Astronomers Are

question 11

Multiple Choice

When the authors of our textbook say that astronomers are like police detectives trying to solve crimes, they are explaining that:

• A) Both astronomers and detectives work for the government
• B) Both astronomers and detectives turn out to be wrong much of the time
• C) Both astronomers and detectives must test their hypotheses against any evidence that they gather
• D) Both astronomers and detectives mostly work at night
• E) Both astronomers and detectives use expensive equipment

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