In the Scientific Method, Scientific Theories Must Be ____

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the scientific method, scientific theories must be ____.

• A)tested and consistently supported by observations or experiments
• B)verified by the leading authorities in the field
• C)consistent with previous, universally accepted scientific concepts
• D)consistent with the fact that the ocean is of great age

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Definitions:

Formal Rationality

A decision-making process focused on efficiency, predictability, calculability, and dehumanization, often associated with bureaucratic organizations.

Industrial Era

A period in history characterized by significant technological advancements and the rise of industrial production from the late 18th to the early 20th century.

Bureaucracy

An organizational structure characterized by hierarchical authority, rigid division of labor, written rules, and impersonal relationships, primarily in governmental and large institutional settings.

Rational-legal Authority

A form of leadership in which authority is largely tied to legal rationality, legal legitimacy, and bureaucracy.