Zhuang Is Trying to Decide Which Major He Should Choose

question 18

Multiple Choice

Zhuang is trying to decide which major he should choose in college. His older brother notes that Zhuang is always analyzing how things work, what causes things to happen, and then predicts what will happen in the future, so maybe he should become a scientist. Zhuang's brother has recognized that science is

• A) a process more than a product.
• B) not very structured.
• C) an isolated study that does not take into account what has happened with previous work.
• D) content to observe the assumptions of authorities on any topic.

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