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:

Moral

Pertaining to principles of right and wrong behavior, and the goodness or badness of human character.

Piaget's Theory

A comprehensive theory about the nature and development of human intelligence proposed by Jean Piaget.

Cognitive Ability

The capacity to perform various mental activities related to learning, thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Biological

Pertaining to the processes, structures, and functions of living organisms or the science of life and living processes.