The Positivist View of Science States That

question 10

Multiple Choice

The positivist view of science states that

• A) science should always focus on things which benefit society.
• B) we should only study things that can be observed and measured.
• C) science is beneficial for providing solid ground for things in society that can be speculated about.
• D) science should be objective, free from personal biases
• E) none of these

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