The Scientific Method Is Both a Way of Acquiring Knowledge

question 116

Multiple Choice

The scientific method is both a way of acquiring knowledge and a way of thinking that involves all the following, EXCEPT:

• A) carefully defining its parameters.
• B) seeking out relevant evidence.
• C) subjecting proposed solutions to rigorous testing.
• D) eliminating options that do not have a good "feel."

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