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    Which of the following best explains the statement ‘science promotes scepticism’?
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    Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.


    Which of the following best explains the statement ‘science promotes scepticism’?

    A.

    Science is purely inductive in nature

    B.

    Scientists do not trust the findings of other scientists

    C.

    Scientists do trust the findings of other scientists

    D.

    Scientists judge the validity of a claim based on objective empirical evidence

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (d) Scientists judge the validity of a claim based on objective empirical evidence.
    The statement "science promotes skepticism" is best explained by the fact that scientists judge the validity of a claim based on objective empirical evidence. This means that scientists do not blindly trust claims but critically evaluate them based on evidence. Therefore, the most fitting explanation for the statement is: (d) Scientists judge the validity of a claim based on objective empirical evidence.

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