Scientists Do NOT Presume

question 9

Multiple Choice

Scientists do NOT presume:

• A)the world is understandable because patterns in nature reflect general laws.
• B)knowledge is durable because it is based on carefully collected evidence that accumulates over time.
• C)ideas are modified as evidence accumulates and our knowledge base grows.
• D)science can provide complete answers for all questions.

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Definitions:

Implicit

Something implied or understood though not directly expressed.

Explicit

Something stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Metaphorical

Pertaining to or characterized by metaphor; using figures of speech that imply a comparison between unlike entities.

Literal

Pertains to the exact meaning of words or texts, without interpretation or exaggeration.