Which of the Following Behaviors Would Be Least Accepted by the Scientific

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors would be least accepted by the scientific community?

• A) observing patterns in nature
• B) hypothesizing about evidence
• C) overstating a claim
• D) arguing over alternative interpretations
• E) developing experiments to test a hypothesis

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Definitions:

Closely Linked

Having a very strong relationship or connection between two or more things.

Doctrine

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.

Violent Methods

Approaches or actions that involve physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Shark-Infested Waters

Used metaphorically to describe a situation full of dangers and risks, or, literally, waters that have a high population of sharks.