Why Is the Word "Proof" Not Used in Empirical Research

question 77

Multiple Choice

Why is the word "proof" not used in empirical research in the social and behavioral sciences?

• A) Human behavior always follows mathematical laws
• B) Researchers create data to get promoted at their jobs
• C) New theories might provide a better explanation of the same observations
• D) 100 studies must be completed on a topic before something is proven

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Definitions:

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