Which Two Ideas Are at the Heart of the Scientific

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which two ideas are at the heart of the scientific method?

• A) all knowledge is final, and not subject to refutation
• B) most knowledge is provisional, but cherished beliefs are not subject to refutation
• C) knowledge obtained in a scientific way is final, and not subject to refutation
• D) all knowledge is provisional, and subject to refutation
• E) all knowledge should be tested scientifically, then it is no longer subject to refutation

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