With Which of the Following Attributes of Scientific Thinking Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

With which of the following attributes of scientific thinking is most likely to confuse and frustrate the general public?

• A)the desire for objectivity
• B)the emphasis of supporting claims with data
• C)the recognition that conclusions are tentative
• D)the reliance on empirical questions

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