Which Statement Is TRUE About the Scientific Method

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about the scientific method?

• A)The scientific method takes a dogmatic approach to knowledge acquisition.
• B)The scientific method limits empirical observations to those consistent with a theory.
• C)The scientific method emphasizes the importance of nonempirical sources of information when constructing new theories.
• D)The scientific method uses empirical evidence to uncover new facts about the world.

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