Question
Scientific knowledge is based on
A.
hypotheses and doubt.
B.
observations and inferences.
C.
political and social views.
D.
bias and opinions.
A.
hypotheses and doubt.
B.
observations and inferences.
C.
political and social views.
D.
bias and opinions.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is **B. observations and inferences.**
Scientific knowledge is primarily built on empirical observations and the logical inferences drawn from those observations, which allow scientists to formulate theories and models about the natural world. Hypotheses play a role in the scientific method, but they are typically tested through observation and experimentation rather than being the sole foundation of scientific knowledge.
Scientific knowledge is primarily built on empirical observations and the logical inferences drawn from those observations, which allow scientists to formulate theories and models about the natural world. Hypotheses play a role in the scientific method, but they are typically tested through observation and experimentation rather than being the sole foundation of scientific knowledge.