Some Philosophers of Science Have Suggested That the Defining Characteristic

question 46

Multiple Choice

Some philosophers of science have suggested that the defining characteristic of science is its emphasis on

• A)statistics.
• B)falsifiability.
• C)deduction.
• D)experimentation.

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