Question

Scientific knowledge is considered 'tentative' because:

• A. It is based on the opinions of individual scientists.
• B. It is always proven true and never needs to be questioned.
• C. It is subject to change and refinement as new evidence emerges.
• D. It is only useful for theoretical purposes and not practical applications.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It is subject to change and refinement as new evidence emerges.

• Tentativeness is a key characteristic of NoS.

• It means that scientific laws and theories, though reliable, are not absolute and can be modified or replaced based on new observations or experimental data.