Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Scientific Inquiry

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of scientific inquiry as described by Goodstein's evolved theory of science?

• A)Science is a way of thinking in which ideas do battle with other ideas in order to move ever closer to truth.
• B)Scientists must have strong ethical principles and be committed to treating those who participate in research investigations with respect and dignity.
• C)Scientists often tend to become authorities when they express their ideas and report their observations to other scientists and the public.
• D)Scientific research is subject to the temporal order of events in which the cause precedes the effect.

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