At the Foundation of the Scientific Method Is the Premise

question 155

Multiple Choice

At the foundation of the scientific method is the premise that:

• A)if a hypothesis is repeatedly tested and found, it must be abandoned.
• B)some hypotheses cannot be tested scientifically.
• C)beliefs that are plausible to many experts are assumed to be accurate.
• D)All of the answers are correct.

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